The Covered Bridges of Ohio: An Atlas and History

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Summary: Thorough History and Photo Essay
Review: If you are interested in the history of Ohio's covered bridges, then this is the book for you. Miriam has taken her lifetime of interest and research into Ohio's covered bridges and boiled them down to an interesting story and photo-essay.

Every corner of the state is discussed and Miriam has latched onto photos that the rest of us have hunted unsuccessfully. In addition to the bridges, you'll learn who the builders were, how the various counties contracted for bridges, and how disasters and abuse took their toll.

Highest recommendation! (by an enthusiast with many other covered bridge books in his librbary)

Rating:
Summary: Thorough History and Photo Essay
Review: If you are interested in the history of Ohio's covered bridges, then this is the book for you. Miriam has taken her lifetime of interest and research into Ohio's covered bridges and boiled them down to an interesting story and photo-essay.

Every corner of the state is discussed and Miriam has latched onto photos that the rest of us have hunted unsuccessfully. In addition to the bridges, you'll learn who the builders were, how the various counties contracted for bridges, and how disasters and abuse took their toll.

Highest recommendation! (by an enthusiast with many other covered bridge books in his librbary)

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Summary: The MUST HAVE Ohio Covered Bridge Book!
Review: Miriam Wood has done an excellent job in reviewing the history of Covered Bridges in Ohio. It is a resource that I have consulted again and again. It is an essential book to own for all old bridge enthusiasts and lovers of Ohio history. She has spent many years researching this subject and presents her material in a consise and interesting way. She has catagorized her writing of these lovely old bridges in geographical sections of Ohio and tells the history of bridges that are extinct and ones that are still available to enjoy, with directions for their location. Illustrations and rare pictures are included.

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Summary: An EXCELLENT book on early timber bridges in Ohio!
Review: Miriam Wood has written a very fine publication on the history of the timber bridge during the early years of Ohio's transportation system. Over the past 40 or so years, she has researched the covered bridges in each county and has compiled her findings in this interesting and informative book, which all bridge and history buffs should have on their book shelves. There are many old rare black and white photographs of the bridges, along with descriptions of them and their builders. The unique, artistic drawings by her husband, Richard, are yet another good reason to own it! It is a bargain at this price!