Description: "A Museum of Early American Tools"(1964) &"A Reverence for Wood" (1965) by Eric Sloane Oversized, Hardcover, Illustrated Books, with Price Intact DJ's, Like NEW! A Museum of Early American Tools (Oversize, Hardcover, Illustrated, 108 pp.) complements this by focusing on the hand tools used by settlers and craftsmen in early America. Sloane presents the evolution and application of tools like axes, saws, and planes, demonstrating how these essential instruments shaped the American way of life. Reverence for Wood (Oversize, Hardcover, Illustrated, 110 pp.) highlights the significance of wood in early American life, illustrating its use in everyday items, structures, and tools. Through Sloane’s detailed illustrations and narrative, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the relationship between humans and this natural resource. Both books reflect Sloane’s admiration for the ingenuity of early American settlers and his effort to preserve the legacy of traditional craftsmanship. His books are not just technical references but also artistic explorations of the bond between people and nature. Large format hardcover books (A Reverence for Wood, 110 pp., A Museum of Early American Tools, 107 pp.) in clean unclipped dust jackets, beautifully illustrated in full color by Eric Sloane. Immaculate beige cloth boards with stamped black lettering and pictures on covers and spines. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound, pages and edges are clean. Printed on high quality cream paper - all pages very clean. Clean dust jackets is unchipped, unclipped, no wear, no tears; jackets enclosed in quality clear removable mylar cover. "A Museum of Early American Tools" presents his pen-and-ink sketches of more than a hundred such folk tools and artifacts. "A Reverence for Wood" is refreshing and delightfully written book underscores the important role that wood has played in the development of American life and culture. Additional description is available! *Service 24/7. Your purchase will be properly packaged and shipped to ensure a smooth arrival, followed by an email with a tracking #.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Fairport, New York
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Publication Name: Funk & Wagnalls Co. ,New York
Book Title: Reverence for Wood, Museum of Early Amer Tools
Book Series: Funk and Wagnall's Book Ser.
Original Language: English
Item Length: 11 in
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 1 in
ISBN-10: REV.: 0308700481, MUS.: 0308700465
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Topic: Woodwork, Construction / Carpentry
Item Width: 8 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: FUNK & WAGNALLS
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Publication Year: 1964
Type: Hardcover
Illustrator: Yes, Eric Sloane
Era: 17-20 Century
Author: Eric Sloane
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
Number of Pages: "REVERENCE..." 110 pp., "MUSEUM..." 108 pp.
