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A Reverence for Wood - by  Eric Sloane (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Reverence for Wood - by Eric Sloane (Paperback)

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  • This refreshing and delightfully written book underscores the important role that wood has played in the development of American life and culture.
  • About the Author: The books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America and remind us of the ties that forever bind us to them.
  • 110 Pages
  • History, United States

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This refreshing and delightfully written book underscores the important role that wood has played in the development of American life and culture. Charmingly illustrated with author Eric Sloane's own sketches, the text illuminates with rare insight the enormously varied and useful qualities of wood.
Covering such topics as the aesthetics of wood, wooden implements, and carpentry, Sloane remarks expansively and with affection on the resourcefulness of early Americans in their use of this precious commodity. From cradle to coffin, the pioneer was surrounded by wood. It was used to make tools, fence the land, and build barns. People sat at wooden tables on wooden chairs and ate from wooden dishes. Charcoal, one of the many by-products of wood, was used to preserve meat, remove offensive odors, and produce ink. The bark of various trees was processed to make medicine.
An entertaining, factual, and historically accurate book, A Reverence for Wood will delight woodcrafters and lovers of Americana. It is "one of Eric Sloane's best books." -- Library Journal



About the Author



The books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America and remind us of the ties that forever bind us to them. A prolific artist, Sloane created nearly 15,000 paintings and drawings over his lifetime, many of which enhance his delightful books of bygone days.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.8 Inches (H) x 8.42 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .72 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 110
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: Dover Publications
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Eric Sloane
Language: English
Street Date: February 18, 2004
TCIN: 78080157
UPC: 9780486433943
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-5277
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 8.42 inches width x 10.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.72 pounds
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