Blackthorn lore and the art of making walking sticks
Douglas, John Murchie2011
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Place reservation for Blackthorn lore and the art of making walking sticks'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:
Blackthorn lore and the art of making walking sticks / John Murchie Douglas.
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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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