Rock Fences of the Bluegrass

Gray rock fences built of ancient limestone are hallmarks of Kentucky's Bluegrass landscape. Why did Kentucky farmers turn to rock as fence-building material when most had earlier used hardwood rails? Who were the masons responsible for Kentucky's lovely rock fences and what are the different rock forms used in this region?In this generously illustrated book, Carolyn Murray-Wooley and Karl Raitz a...