by Melissa C. Jurgensen (Author)
Covered bridges are works of art that have stood the test of time and are a testament to their builders. These silent witnesses to history house precious memories of yesterday, protecting them as the roof and siding do the bridge's aging timbers. This is a collection of photographs of nine of Fleming County's covered bridges, three of which still stand today. Interspersed with the photos and historical facts are personal recollections of the bridges by Fleming Countians. The Through Their Eyes series celebrates the photographers of yesteryear who captured these structures in images to preserve them for all time.
Author Biography
Melissa C. Jurgensen is a Kentucky historian and author. An extensive world traveler, she has maintained a lifelong interest in the history of communities in her home state. In 2006 Melissa received the commission of Kentucky Colonel, the highest honor in the Commonwealth, from the Governor. Melissa is currently writing a series of county-specific Kentucky covered bridge books with many unpublished photographs as well as travel photography books in the "Through Our Eyes" series with her mother, Judith. In addition to the books she has written, her writings have appeared in historical newsletters and newspapers around the country.