Barns and Outbuildings
eBook - ePub

Barns and Outbuildings

And How to Build Them

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eBook - ePub

Barns and Outbuildings

And How to Build Them

About this book

A fascinating tribute to the beauty of the farm and the ingenuity of the American farmer

First published in 1881, Barns and Outbuildings presents dozens of practical examples of barns and outbuildings, both large and small, complete with 250 illustrations, floor plans, and building instructions for easy use.

Inside you will find a wealth of design ideas for:
  • Chicken coops
  • Western cattle barns with covered stalls
  • Portable pigpens with self-closing doors
  • Dairy, sheep, and horse barns
  • Ice houses and spring houses
  • Smoke houses
  • Granaries
  • Dog, bird, and pigeon houses
  • And much more!

Also included are tips on how to choose the correct foundation and materials for your structure and how to consider the overall aesthetics of your farm when planning your new building. Combining sturdy practicality with fine craftsmanship, Barns and Outbuildings is an excellent homesteading helper that will engage new audiences, from builders to history buffs to craft lovers.

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Yes, you can access Barns and Outbuildings by Byron D. Halsted in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Lyons Press
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9781493088041
Edition
3

Table of contents

  1. CHAPTER I.—General Farm Barns.
  2. CHAPTER II.—Cattle Barns and Stables.
  3. CHAPTER III.—Dairy Barns.
  4. CHAPTER IV.—Cattle Shelters.
  5. CHAPTER V.—Sheep Barns and Sheds.
  6. CHAPTER VI.—Poultry Houses.
  7. CHAPTER VII.—Piggeries.
  8. CHAPTER VIII.—Carriage Houses.
  9. CHAPTER IX.—Corn Houses and Cribs.
  10. CHAPTER X.—Ice Houses.
  11. CHAPTER XI.—Ice Houses and Cool Chambers.
  12. CHAPTER XII.—Dairy Houses.
  13. CHAPTER XIII.—Spring Houses.
  14. CHAPTER XIV.—Granaries, etc.
  15. CHAPTER XV.—Smoke Houses.
  16. CHAPTER XVI.—Dog Kennels.
  17. CHAPTER XVII.—Bird Houses.
  18. CHAPTER XVIII.—The Preservation of Fodder in Silos.
  19. CHAPTER XIX.—Root Cellars and Root Houses.