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Lost crafts : rediscovering traditional skills / Una McGovern.

By: McGovern, Una Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Edinburgh : Chambers, 2008Description: viii, 376 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cmISBN: 9780550104267Subject(s): Handicraft -- History | Amusements -- HistoryDDC classification: 680 Summary: This charming new book is an engaging introduction to a range of traditional crafts and activities. One hundred skills are described and illustrated, from trout-guddling to lacemaking, beekeeping to drystone walling. Whether wanting to learn a new craft, explore social history or reminisce about pastimes from a bygone age, readers of all ages will lose themselves in LOST CRAFTS. And with more of us choosing green and ethical lifestyles, there has never been a better time to rediscover these sustainable pursuits.Summary: Traditional Crafts.

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This charming new book is an engaging introduction to a range of traditional crafts and activities. One hundred skills are described and illustrated, from trout-guddling to lacemaking, beekeeping to drystone walling. Whether wanting to learn a new craft, explore social history or reminisce about pastimes from a bygone age, readers of all ages will lose themselves in LOST CRAFTS. And with more of us choosing green and ethical lifestyles, there has never been a better time to rediscover these sustainable pursuits.

Traditional Crafts.

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