The Bushman's Handcrafts

The Bushman's Handcrafts

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: R. M. Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: Griffin Press Limited, 1972

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Stained endpapers.

This volume presents a comprehensive guide to traditional bushcraft, detailing the ingenious methods employed by bushmen to create essential tools and everyday items. It instructs readers in the practical application of natural materials, from leatherwork to intricate plaiting techniques. R. M. Williams, a legendary figure, chronicles the resourcefulness and enduring skills inherent in the bushman's way of life, preserving a rich heritage of Australian craftsmanship. This authoritative work illustrates the timeless value of self-sufficiency and serves as both a practical manual and a tribute to outback traditions.

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Description

Author: R. M. Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: Griffin Press Limited, 1972

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Stained endpapers.

This volume presents a comprehensive guide to traditional bushcraft, detailing the ingenious methods employed by bushmen to create essential tools and everyday items. It instructs readers in the practical application of natural materials, from leatherwork to intricate plaiting techniques. R. M. Williams, a legendary figure, chronicles the resourcefulness and enduring skills inherent in the bushman's way of life, preserving a rich heritage of Australian craftsmanship. This authoritative work illustrates the timeless value of self-sufficiency and serves as both a practical manual and a tribute to outback traditions.