Monday Only | Save up to $15. Get the code »

American yesterday.

by

1 Customer Review
American Yesterday - Sloane, Eric
Filter Results
Shipping
Item Condition
Seller Rating
Other Options
Change Currency
+ Add to Wishlist
Browse related Subjects
+ Browse All Subjects

A compilation of engrossing facts and anecdotes vitalized by author Eric Sloane's own pen, this book captures the living legacy of America as seen in "the things that were." According to Sloane, American Yesterday explores "our national attic of vanishing ways and obsolete occupations." Impressed by the artistry and sturdy realism of pioneer builders, he takes genuine delight in exploring the unique careers of barber-surgeons, dowsers, tithingmen, sawyers, nailers, plumbum-men, and a great variety of artisans, ...

American Yesterday 2003, Dover Publications, Mineola, NY

ISBN-13: 9780486427607

Trade paperback

Select

Books by Eric Sloane

Related Books

Customer Reviews

Write a Review

DBMT

Nov 8, 2009

A good look into farming by seasons

Sloane shows how farmers used the "seasons" to guide them in nearly everything they did. A season to cut, to clear, to till, harvest. Wonderful drawings. Clever ideas to help make the work easier. Sleighs to move rocks during icy weather. Stump pullers. A fascinating read for a true student of farming and American history.

See All Customer Reviews

Alibris BBB Business Review
Trustpilot

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Recommendations by Simularity | Copyright © 1998 - 2018 Alibris. All rights reserved.

Alibris, the Alibris logo, and Alibris.com are registered trademarks of Alibris, Inc.

Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited, Baker & Taylor, Inc., or by their respective licensors, or by the publishers, or by their respective licensors. For personal use only. All rights reserved. All rights in images of books or other publications are reserved by the original copyright holders.