Baltic Iron in the Atlantic World in the Eighteenth Century

Baltic Iron in the Atlantic World in the Eighteenth Century
Author: Chris Evans
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004161538

This book looks at the one of the key commercial links between the Baltic and Atlantic worlds in the eighteenth century - the export of Swedish and Russian iron to Britain - and its role in the making of the modern world.

Old Ways of Working Wood

Old Ways of Working Wood
Author: Alex Bealer
Publisher: Castle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-02-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780785807100

A revised edition of a classic guide to woodworking methods that have been refined and developed over thousands of years. It teaches and preserves techniques and historical information that were lost when modern woodworking technology, dedicated to mass production, displaced the craftsman. Every woodworking operationâ?¬â? chopping, splitting, using the workbench, sawing, hewing, boring, chiseling, shaping, planing, turningâ?¬â? is described in detail. There is also information on the role of various tools in the evolution of wood products, the types and characteristics of wood, the preparation and maintenance of tools, collective tools of antique value, and instruction on the subtleties of the craft, from rabbeting to molding. The professional woodworker, the hobbyist, the collector, the antiques dealer, and the craft enthusiast will discover valuable information in this definitive work. It is reference, guide, and history all in one volume.This book contains over 200 line drawings by the author to illustrate age-old, yet fascinating, ways of working with wood. With chapters that describe the ways to fell a tree, methods for splitting wood, and more, along with a complete appendix and index, this is a great reference for anyone interested in the ways of wood working.

American Woodworker

American Woodworker
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1995-08
Genre:
ISBN:

American Woodworker magazine, A New Track Media publication, has been the premier publication for woodworkers all across America for 25 years. We are committed to providing woodworkers like you with the most accurate and up-to-date plans and information -- including new ideas, product and tool reviews, workshop tips and much, much more.

Historical Archaeology of the Revolutionary War Encampments of Washington’s Army

Historical Archaeology of the Revolutionary War Encampments of Washington’s Army
Author: Cosimo A. Sgarlata
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2019-06-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0813057175

This volume presents recent archaeological and ethnohistorical research on the encampments, trails, and support structures of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. These sites illuminate the daily lives of soldiers, officers, and camp followers away from the more well-known military campaigns and battles. The research featured here includes previously unpublished findings from the winter encampments at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, as well as work from sites in Redding, Connecticut, and Morristown, New Jersey. Topics range from excavations of a special dining cabin constructed for General George Washington to ballistic analysis of a target range established by General von Steuben. Contributors use experimental archaeology to learn how soldiers constructed their log hut quarters, and they reconstruct Rochambeau’s marching route through Connecticut on his way to help Washington defeat the British at Yorktown. They also describe the underrecognized roles of African descendants, Native peoples, and women who lived and worked at the camps. Showing how archaeology can contribute insights into the American Revolution beyond what historical records convey, this volume calls for protection of and further research into non-conflict sites that were crucial to this formative struggle in the history of the United States. Contributors: Cosimo Sgarlata | Joseph Balicki | Joseph R. Blondino | Douglas Campana | Wade P. Catts | Daniel Cruson | Mathew Grubel | Mary Harper | Diane Hassan | David G. Orr | Julia Steele | Laurie Weinstein

American Woodworker

American Woodworker
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1995-08
Genre:
ISBN:

American Woodworker magazine, A New Track Media publication, has been the premier publication for woodworkers all across America for 25 years. We are committed to providing woodworkers like you with the most accurate and up-to-date plans and information -- including new ideas, product and tool reviews, workshop tips and much, much more.

Eighteenth-Century Clothing at Williamsburg

Eighteenth-Century Clothing at Williamsburg
Author: Linda Baumgarten
Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1986
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780879351090

Antique clothing worn by men, women, and children in the eighteenth century offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of colonial Virginians. Accessories such as aprons, gloves, hats, handkerchiefs, fans, shoes, stockings, and undergarments are also illustrated.

Eighteenth-Century Furniture

Eighteenth-Century Furniture
Author: Clive Edwards
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1996
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780719045257

The eighteenth century has been seen as a Golden Age of design and craftsmanship. This book goes well beyond these ideas and investigates the various developments in the infrastructure of the eighteenth-century furniture world.