A Museum Of Early American Tools
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.
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A Museum Of Early American Tools chronicles the ingenuity and craftsmanship of early American artisans through a detailed examination of their essential hand tools. This engaging non-fiction work presents a rich visual and textual history, illustrating the design and purpose of implements that shaped a nascent nation. Sloane's meticulous research uncovers the stories behind axes, planes, saws, and more, offering readers a profound appreciation for the skills and daily lives of past generations. The narrative instructs on the practical applications of these tools while simultaneously evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era of manual labor and self-sufficiency. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in American history, woodworking, or the evolution of technology.
Author: Eric Sloane
Format: Paperback
Published: 1973, Ballantine Books
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A Museum Of Early American Tools chronicles the ingenuity and craftsmanship of early American artisans through a detailed examination of their essential hand tools. This engaging non-fiction work presents a rich visual and textual history, illustrating the design and purpose of implements that shaped a nascent nation. Sloane's meticulous research uncovers the stories behind axes, planes, saws, and more, offering readers a profound appreciation for the skills and daily lives of past generations. The narrative instructs on the practical applications of these tools while simultaneously evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era of manual labor and self-sufficiency. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in American history, woodworking, or the evolution of technology.