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Household Conveniences and How to Make Them
Jack McConnell
First published in 1884, this complete guide presents over 100 devices to simplify the tasks of housekeepers both inside and outside the home. Gives an amazing picture of everyday home life in the late 19th century. Many of these devices continue to be relevant and useful today. Includes canning fruit and vegetables, the making of soap, the clothesline elevator, and much more.
240 pgs, 4.5x7.5, b&w dwgs, softcover
$12.95
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The Cooper and His Trade
Kenneth Kilby
The Cooper and His Trade.
The first book on how to make barrels written by an actual cooper. The first part of the... [read more]
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$21.95
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Farm Motors: Practical Hints for Handy-men
J. Brownlee Davidson,Leon Wilson Chase
This complete guide, originally published in 1908, presents the origins and mechanical principles of farm motors of every description. Includes waterwheels, tidal... [read more]
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Mountainman Crafts & Skills
David Montgomery
Filled with valuable information for hobbyists, survival enthusiasts, family campers and everyone who enjoys outdoor life, Mountainman Crafts and Skills is the... [read more]
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Native American Crafts & Skills
David Montgomery
In this fully illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival, the skills and handicrafts of Native Americans developed over hundreds of years... [read more]
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Tales from the Blue Ox
Dan Brett
Here is a fascinating collection of the best tools, techniques, and recipes from the Victorian era, often considered the "golden age" of... [read more]
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