Tom Visser, a recognized authority on historic barn preservation, attempts to document not only the structures of these New England’s barns and outbuildings but their traditions and innovations. The text includes accounts from 18th and 19th century observers, describes key architectural characteristics, historic uses, and geographic distribution as well as specific features like timbers and frames, sheathings, doors, and cupolas. Travelers, residents, and scholars alike will find Visser’s text invaluable in uncovering and appreciating the stories inherent in these dwindling cultural artifacts.