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A Museum Of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane

Name: A Museum Of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: BOOK-1791232733
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A Museum Of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane

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Book Specifications

Format: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Ballantine Books (1974)
Length: 108 pages
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
OCLC: 46833306

Condition Note: Lightly read copy with clean, crisp, unmarked pages and a tight binding. Notes: Front cover corner clipped.

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Eric Sloane's Beautifully Illustrated Tribute to Early American Craftsmanship and Hand Tools

Originally published in 1964, A Museum of Early American Tools is a captivating visual and material history by renowned American artist, author, and cultural preservationist Eric Sloane. Highly sought after in its vintage paperback editions, the book serves as a charming, deeply informative homage to the ingenuity of early American pioneer life.

Through meticulously detailed, hand-drawn ink sketches and warm, conversational prose, Sloane catalogs the beautifully handcrafted tools used by 18th- and 19th-century builders, farmers, and artisans. Readers are treated to a fascinating tour of pre-industrial implements—including broadaxes, wooden hand planes, froes, chisels, augers, and saws. More than just a simple catalog, Sloane explores the specific functions of each tool, the types of wood they were crafted from, and the deep respect early Americans held for self-reliance and enduring craftsmanship.

Why You'll Love This Book

A classic and indispensable resource for woodworkers, historians, and lovers of Americana, Sloane's work is a nostalgic celebration of a bygone era of hand-hewn labor. Readers who appreciate historical craftsmanship, traditional woodworking, and works by Roy Underhill (The Woodwright's Shop), the Foxfire book series, Wendell Berry, and Henry David Thoreau will find this illustrated archive endlessly inspiring.

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