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First published in 1887, Fences, Gates, and Bridges is an instructional guide to the best ways to build a variety of fences, gates, hedges, bridges, and culverts. The section on fences boasts a wealth of information on building various types of fences, including rail, composite,... Read Full Overview

"The author, George A. Martin, knows his subject, not only fence building but the farm and its requirements. He knows the stock: the unconfinable pig, the dexterous cow. He knows his materials, especially wood. I count twenty-one species of tree in the text, each especially suited... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The only collection of the best methods for building in all kinds of terrain and climate, Fences, Gates, and Bridges is a functional pocket manual. Fence designs include the zigzag, the stone, as well as the portable barbed-wire fence. Learn how to make and set a gate post,... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Fences, Gates and Bridges: A Practical Manual is a comprehensive guidebook written by George A. Martin in 1892. The book covers the design, construction, and maintenance of various structures used in rural areas, including fences, gates, and bridges. It provides detailed instructions... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

""Fences, Gates and Bridges: A Practical Manual"" by George A. Martin is a comprehensive guide to building and repairing fences, gates, and bridges. Originally published in 1892, this book provides detailed instructions and illustrations for constructing a variety of fences,... Read Full Overview