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A Reverence for Wood

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DOVER PUBN Incorporated, Feb 18, 2004 - History - 110 pages
Refreshingly written, delightfully illustrated book remarks expansively on the resourcefulness of early Americans in their use of this valuable commodity — from the crafting of furniture, tools, and buildings to the use of such by-products as charcoal and medicine. "One of Sloane's best books." — Library Journal. 69 black-and-white illustrations.

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User Review  - Jim - Goodreads

I've read this several times as a standalone, the latest as the last book in Eric Sloane's Sketches of America Past, which is actually 3 of his books in one. My review of it is here: http://www ... Read full review

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User Review  - Holly - Goodreads

So delightfully well put-together. Full of fascinating information whether or not you're a woodworker. The line drawings are amazing. Read full review

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About the author (2004)

Sloane, born in New York City and educated at Yale, most of his life has been spent in New England, where he has combined a fascinating range of interests into a colorful and highly successful career, primarily as author-illustrator of more than 24 books on American history, arts, and artifacts.

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TitleA Reverence for Wood
AuthorSloane
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherDOVER PUBN Incorporated, 2004
ISBN0486433943, 9780486433943
Length110 pages
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History / United States / General
Technology & Engineering / Materials Science
  
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