Linden Publishing
The Village Carpenter
The Village Carpenter
The Classic Memoir of the Life of a Victorian Craftsman
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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
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
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781610350518
- Binding
- Paperback
- Authors
- Walter Rose
- Publisher
- Linden Publishing
- Published Date
- July 17, 2012
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 216
- Physical Info
- 0.7 in H x 8.4 in L x 5.4 in W (0.65 lb)
