A brief, highly basic introduction, covering only rural house types and barn types. A bit outdated in analysis because it was first published in the mid-1970s, though the photographs of now-lost buildings are valuable (except the information provided about their location and date is often scant). Having studied vernacular architecture in grad school, I didn't learn much reading the chapter on homes - very general information, not necessarily specific to Kentucky. The barns chapter was more extensive, covering a large number of different subregional types and noting their prevalence in different parts of Kentucky and nearby states. ( )