This manual pertains to "The Village Carpenter," a memoir detailing life and work in the Victorian Era, specifically around 1937. It offers a unique glimpse into the pre-power tool and mass production era, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship, skill, and the craftsman's attitude towards their tools and work. The content covers a broad spectrum of activities, including Victorian era carpentry, the social structure of a 19th-century English town, the operation of a country business, and the intricacies of a carpenter's shop. Readers will also find insights into farm work, new home construction, windmill work, undertaking, and furniture repairs, providing a comprehensive look at the life and profession of a village carpenter.
The purpose of this English-language memoir is to immerse readers in the world of historical carpentry and social history. It is intended for carpenters, woodworkers, and history enthusiasts interested in the pre-industrial era of craft. Additionally, it caters to those curious about the social history of the 19th century. This 166-page publication serves as a valuable resource for understanding a bygone era of skilled labor and community life.
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.
Author: Rose, Walter
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Village Carpenter: The Classic Memoir of the Life of a Victorian Craftsman
Pages: 00166 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00166 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-07-17
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781610350518
Category: Crafts & Hobbies : Woodwork - General
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.
Author: Rose, Walter
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Village Carpenter: The Classic Memoir of the Life of a Victorian Craftsman
Pages: 00166 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00166 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-07-17
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781610350518
Category: Crafts & Hobbies : Woodwork - General
