Summary: "Withstanding the storms of life, these buildings have stood as sentinels through time and now serve as windows to the past. Varying in size, shape and construction, barns chronicle important stories of yesteryear, dotting the landscape with grayed wood and missing shingles. Built in the days of early settlers who braved the wilds of the west—and still used today by modern day pioneers who continue to work the land, barns are a distinguishing part of rural Idaho. If the walls could speak, they would tell a tale of grit and determination, hopes and dreams, sweat and tears, accomplishment, tradition, new life, hard work and laughter. Sadly though, one by one, these historic barns are vanishing, succuming to age and elements. On the outside, one may see a framework of rotted wood, broken stone and rusted metal, a mere remnant of previous glory days. While we can't stop the hands of time from claiming them, we can help preseve their legacy. This book serves as tribute to these esteemed structures, capturing their memory through image and word" — Marva K. Jones, back cover. Individual photographers credited on contributors' page.