The Village Carpenter - by Walter Rose (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published: New York: Macmillan; Cambridge, England: University Press, 1937.

Book Synopsis

First published in 1937, this woodworking classic reveals a fascinating look into the social structure of a 19th-century English town and a carpenter's place in it. Encapsulating a time prior to power tools and mass production, when woodworkers made virtually everything, Walter Rose writes eloquently on a number of topics, including running a country business; the carpenter's shop; working on a farm, new home, and windmill; undertaking; and furniture repairs. Manifesting the importance of skill and the attitudes of the craftsman to his tools and work, this book will be of great interest to any carpenter or woodworker with an appreciation for the history of their craft.

Review Quotes

""A memoir that touches on cultural legacy and the charms that may be lost, ""The Village Carpenter"" is not to be overlooked."" --""Midwest Book Review ""(October 2012)

Refreshing, eye-opening, and inspiring all at once. There is a lot of humanity in these pages, emphasizing the human connection to craft ... This is the kind of book to read slowly and savor. --William Sampson, CabinetmakerFDM.com

About the Author

Walter Rose was a master carpenter and the son of carpenters in Victorian England.