Fences, Gates and Bridges: A Practical Manual

by George A. Martin (Editor)

It is authoritatively stated that the building and maintenance of the farm fences in the United States have cost more than the construction of the farm buildings. Be this as it may, wide large numbers of works have been written upon rural architecture we believe this is the first publication specially devoted to Fences, Gates and Bridges. It aims to be a practical work, showing the "evolution" of the fence from the road barrier of logs, brush or sods to the latest improved forms of barbed mire. The numerous illustrations are mainly representations of fences, gates, etc., in actual use. The chapter on fence law is necessarily condensed. The various judicial decisions upon the subject alone would fill a large volume. This little work, the first and only one of its character, is given to the public in the confident hope that it will prove specially useful to farmers and village residents. Fences, Gates and Bridges was originally published in 1901.

Genres: Reference

196 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1892

Reviews

[Bernie May · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many good ideas and options. amazingly fence-building technology hasn't changed that much in the last 100 years, especial if you plan to do it yourself

[Wade Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid 3 for the illustrations alone

[Tim Gannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally written in 1900 - multiple editions since. The variety/ingenuity of different fences/gates for different purposes was examined. It gave a wealth of examples. The weak side was the very poor graphics. Made it difficult to understand how some of them were put together. Still a nice addition for those who will want to make fences to keep deer and rabbits out of their gardens. Or, just to prepare for armageddon.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

very outdated but funny to read. not very practical.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reprint of a charming 1900 manual!

[Alan Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful book with advice that is a helpful today as it was then.

[Mark]

If I were "going back to the land" or running a small farm or ... then I would want this book. No need for it otherwise (for me).