In the Barn
In the Barn by Bobbie Kalman, published by Crabtree Publishing Company in 1997, is an illustrated exploration of the role of barns on settler farms in the United States. This 32-page book uses full-color pictures to depict various types of barns, including English and bank style barns, as well as sod barns found in western prairies. The narrative highlights the barn as a central hub of activity, detailing the significance of barn raising events and the daily tasks involved in farm life.
Readers will discover a range of topics related to farm animals and the historical context of colonial and revolutionary periods. The book covers essential activities such as milking cows, winnowing grain, and mucking out stalls, alongside a section dedicated to tools and gadgets used on the farm. Seasonal activities, including birthing, harvest, and winter storage, are also presented, offering insights into the lifestyles and practices of early American settlers.
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Shaker farmers built circular barns so that the devil could not hide in the corners. In the Barn uses full-color pictures to show how the barn was the center of activity on a busy settler farm. Different kinds of barns are clearly detailed from the English and bank style barns in wooded areas to the sod barns of the western prairies. Featured topics include: – the fun of a barn raising bee – the work of milking cows, winnowing grain, and mucking out stalls – a tools and gadgets section – seasonal activities including birthing, harvest, and winter storage
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