Lost Crafts
Rediscovering Traditional Skills
Published on 26. September 2008
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-550-10426-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
A fascinating book which will inspire everyone, whether as a practical guide or just a brilliant read. There are things here which I have always wanted to try out - and now I can! - Miranda Krestovnikoff, presenter of BBC's CoastWhether a friend harbours a creative hankering or is just fascinated
with a bygone era, this inspiring book will show them how
sustainability has always been with us. - Ben Peel, Waterstone's Science Museum
A beautiful and practical book which is ideal for looking at whilst
dreaming of bygone days, or else for finding ways to spread money a
little further whilst learning something useful. Just a slight word of
warning, if you buy at as a present and then look inside you may need
to buy another copy as it will be hard to give away. - Steve Birt, Waterstone's Gloucester
A wonderfully informative catalogue of the kind of knowledge we are losing but would be wise to preserve. - Zac Goldsmith, environmentalist
This is a great book which everyone should read. Although some of these crafts may be associated with a bygone era, they are as relevant today as they have ever been and there is something for everyone to learn. Hours of amusement! - Jimmy Doherty, presenter of BBC's Jimmy Doherty's Farming Heroes
A fascinating book - Bill Purdue's Book Blog, http://billpurdue.wordpress.com/
It's a treasure..
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Illustrations
colour and b/w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 194 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-550-10426-7 (9780550104267)
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Person
Una McGovern studied English Language and Literature at the University of Sheffield before completing an MA in Lexicography at the University of Exeter. She is currently a freelance editor and writer, with a wide range of reference books to her name. Una lives with her partner in rural Devon, spending much of her leisure time developing an organic kitchen garden.