Fences, Gates and Bridges: And How to Build Them by George A. Martin Vintage

Fences, Gates, and Bridges and How to Build Them By: George A. Martin Item Details: First Lyons Press Edition 1999 (Paperback) Originally Published in 1900 by Orange Judd Company All Binding / Spine and pages are intact & No writing / high-lighting / markings or tears. Normal wear that comes with vintage books Book will be wrapped in ACID-FREE paper to help preserve the vintage paper. A waterproof sealable plastic bag will be applied once the item ships to keep out any possible moisture. About this Book (as per author): Fences, Gates, & Bridges is an instruction guide to the best methods of building an incredible variety of these devices for all regions and weather conditions. Written in 1900, this book is a functional pocket manual as well as a testament to American ingenuity, born out of necessity and practicality. The section on fences boasts an impressive medley of materials and designs, including the zigzag fence, the cheap and portable barbed-wire fence, and a sampling of sod and stone fences. And what is a fence without a gate? The second segment of the book includes instruction on the making and setting of posts, as well as the construction and installation of swinging gates, sliding panels, pulley gates, and more. The third and final section consists of information on a number of bridges, depicting a wide selection of them designed for crossing gullies and culverts, as well as ornamental bridges for gardens & walkways