Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom
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- Product Code: 0486455947
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Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom
Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom
A delightful mixture of early American know-how and good old-fashioned gentility, Eric Sloane's Do's and Don'ts captures the spirit of bygone America in words and pictures. Combining two of the beloved folk historian's nostalgic how-to guides, this collection offers vintage, homespun advice that recalls "the joy of doing things not just the old-fashioned way, but plainly the right way."
A shining historical gem, this little book of American lore recalls a more kindly, less hurried time. Lovingly gathered by "Mr. Americana" himself from colonial-era almanacs and diaries, hundreds of brief reflections spread time-honored wisdom on everything from curing hiccups, lighting a proper fire, and mending clothing and furniture, to predicting the weather, making soap, and getting rid of ants, bees, swallows — and boring houseguests. Sloane's evocative drawings add the perfect finishing touch.
A shining historical gem, this little book of American lore recalls a more kindly, less hurried time. Lovingly gathered by "Mr. Americana" himself from colonial-era almanacs and diaries, hundreds of brief reflections spread time-honored wisdom on everything from curing hiccups, lighting a proper fire, and mending clothing and furniture, to predicting the weather, making soap, and getting rid of ants, bees, swallows — and boring houseguests. Sloane's evocative drawings add the perfect finishing touch.
Specifications | |
Binding | Hardcover |
Brand | Dover Publications |
EANs | 9780486455945 |
Format | Illustrated |
ItemPartNumber | illustrations |
Manufacturer | Dover Publications |
ProductGroup | Book |
ReleaseDate | 2008-02-04T00:00:01Z |
Title | Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom |
UnitCount | 1 |
UPCs | 800759455942 |