This book looks at the many types of farm gates and stiles together with their history and munufacture. This large and diverse subject is covered in great detail over 151 pages and with more than 200 illustrations and photographs. topics covered include the history and different patterns of gates, the construction of gates, the origins of footpaths and much more. If you are a keen walker this book is ideal, allowing you to tick off the gates and stiles covered in the book that you have seen on your ramblings.