The Wheelwright's Shop - Couverture souple

Sturt, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846641411 ISBN 13 : 9781846641411

Editeur : Old Hand Books, 2006

Synopsis

The Wheelwright's Shop by George Sturt offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of traditional craftsmanship at the turn of the 20th century. Through Sturt's meticulous observations and engaging narrative, readers gain an unparalleled glimpse into the life and labor of a wheelwright in a small English village.

Originally published in 1923, this classic work documents the intricacies of wheel-making and the profound changes brought about by industrialisation. Sturt's reflective prose not only captures the technical aspects of the craft but also relates the social and economic implications of a rapidly evolving world.

A. F. Collins, with great care and expertise, has selected and edited chapters from Sturt's original work to present a comprehensive yet accessible version for modern readers. Collins' edition retains the authenticity and richness of Sturt's descriptions.

The chapters of this book include:

• The Wheelwright's Shop
• Timber: Buying
• Timber: Carting and Converting
• The Sawyers
• Timber: Seasoning
• "Wheel-Stuff"
• Hand-Work
• "Bottom-Timbers"
• Wagons
• Learning the Trade
• Wheels: Spokes and Felloes
• The Smith: "Getting Ready"
• And much more...

Whether you are a historian, a craftsman, or simply someone who appreciates the art of traditional trades, The Wheelwright's Shop offers a timeless reflection on the value of skilled labor and the enduring legacy of traditional crafts.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

‘The Wheelwright’s Shop’ was written by George Sturt (better known as George Bourne). This book contains passages selected and edited by A.F. Collins, who was an inspector of Handicraft and Science at Birmingham Educational Authority – as well as several black and white photographs illustrating the text. George Sturt (1863 - 1927) was an English writer on rural crafts and countryside affairs, who lived in the village of Farnham, Surrey all his life. He took over his father’s ‘Wheelwright Shop’ upon the formers’ death, and wrote many texts whilst simultaneously keeping up the business. This work contains chapters on buying, carting and converting timber, as well as ‘wheel-stuff’, ‘hand-work’, ‘wagons’ and ‘learning the trade.’ ‘iron-work and jobbing’ as well as the work of the Smith; ‘putting on’ and ‘boxing on’ are also included. It is essential reading for all those interested in rural crafts and the specifics of wood, iron and metal work.

Revue de presse

' ... a classic ... Mr Sturt's masterpiece. A delightfully urbane and informing book, full of valuable material for the social historian and a sheer pleasure to read.' New Statesman

'It shows in the author a combination of the gifts of a handicraftsman, the actual maker of things, with the powers of a writer, in a way not common in English literature.' The Times Literary Supplement

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Old Hand Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846641411
• ISBN 13: 9781846641411
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 109
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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