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Blackthorn lore and the art of making walking sticks

Douglas, John Murchie2011
Books, Manuscripts
'A new edition of this popular exploration of the legends and the practice behind the craft of walking stick making from choosing the branch to treating and preserving the finished product. Jack Douglas takes the reader step by step through identification of the Blackthorn, choice of branch, straightening and finishing with some diversion into history, country lore and legend on the way. A fascinating glimpse into a traditional country craft.' - amazon.co.uk
Main title:
Edition:
New ed.
Imprint:
Ayr : Stenlake, 2011.
Collation:
104 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 1984.
ISBN:
9781840335446 (hbk)1840335440 (hbk)
Dewey class:
688.7651685.36
Local class:
688.7651
Language:
English
BRN:
1616673
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