Here is a fascinating
chronicle of nearly every tool ever used in North America, including
ancient tools used by Native Americans; trade tools used to create
coaches, pianos, ships, and saddles; tools for harvesting farm goods,
turpentine, and ice; and tools for fine trades such as bookbinding
and watch repair. The tools are organized according to profession,
from beekeeper to wheelwright, and will fascinate today's practitioners
of these trades and hobbies.
This comprehensive
volume includes more than 4,500 images from catalog illustrations
and trade literature, as well as hand drawings. Descriptions provide
dimensions and applications. A must have for the tool collector, dealer
or researcher, plus any practitioner of the early trades.
