America's Covered Bridges: Practical Crossings - Nostalgic Icons
"Gorgeous color photographs of covered bridges accompanied by historical perspective, construction process and details, and an essay on their contemporary role and status. A balanced account for both the nostalgic and the serious." — Tunney Lee, Former Head, Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT"America's Covered Bridgesis a book every covered bridge enthusiast will want to own. Amongst numerous other virtues, the book is profusely illustrated with both historic and contemporary photographs, the latter permitting readers to assess the current condition of many of our covered bridges."—David W. Wright, President, National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges, Incorporated"The authors offer a wealth of historical documentation in this book, which would be hard to find anywhere else. Their coverage of recent change in the field of covered bridge preservation is especially valuable. The photography is first-rate."— Joseph D. Conwill, historian and author, editor ofCovered Bridge Topicsmagazine"America's Covered Bridgeshas set a new standard of excellence for books on the topic. The authors' exhaustive research and uncommon storytelling skills, along with a willingness to offer candid observations, has resulted in a publication like no other."—David A. Simmons, President, Ohio Historic Bridge Association"America's Covered Bridgesis an informative, frank, and enthralling overview of America's venerable yet vulnerable covered bridges, richly illustrated with stunning photography. The authors have collaborated and combined their vast knowledge, expertise, and research and teamed up with photographer A. Chester Ong to produce a volume that will undoubtedly become a must-have reference for pontists as well as covered bridge enthusiasts."—Thomas E. Walczak, covered bridge historian and former president, Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania"America's Covered Bridgesdeals with the subject of covered wooden bridges from new angles. The authors reflect on what a covered bridge is and what it should be in our society. They do not simply enumerate a succession of historical facts or present only romantic images. Rather, this book considers the value we grant to this legacy when replicas of covered bridges and summary restorations are the order of the day."—Gerald Arbour, Author,Les ponts rouges du Quebec, Montreal, Canada"America's Covered Bridgesis an accurate documentation and splendid pictorial of these timber structures, a physical reminder of a simpler time. The book is a valuable testament that tells the stories of the bridges and their builders, as well as the proper techniques for restoration. I hope that this work will raise awareness to save this important legacy."—Arnold Milton Graton, Master Covered Bridge Wright, Ashland, New Hampshire"This book is a much needed resource answering questions that are frequently asked by those touring the bridges from all over the world. The pictures and illustrations are excellent."—Morris Tippin, President, Indiana Covered Bridge Society