Ancient Carpenter's Tools: Illustrated and Explained, Together With the Implements of the Lumberman, Joiner, and Cabinet-Maker in Use in the Eighteenth Century

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While Mercer served as its president 1910-30, Bucks Country (Pennsylvania) Historical Society published his 1929 account of the tools in its collection dating to the 18th century of that region. The ancient dimension arrives with the assertion that they are virtually identical to those used in the ancient world. Some old drawings portray use, but most illustrations are photographs of the tools themselves. The edition reproduced here is the fifth.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


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Classic reference describes in detail hundreds of implements in use in the American colonies in the 18th century. Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical in construction to ancient devices once used by the Greeks, Egyptians and Chinese, among them axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. An invaluable sourcebook for antiques enthusiasts and woodcrafters alike.



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While Mercer served as its president 1910-30, Bucks Country (Pennsylvania) Historical Society published his 1929 account of the tools in its collection dating to the 18th century of that region. The ancient dimension arrives with the assertion that they are virtually identical to those used in the ancient world. Some old drawings portray use, but most illustrations are photographs of the tools themselves. The edition reproduced here is the fifth. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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