{"product_id":"a-museum-of-early-american-tools-9780486463032","title":"A Museum of Early American Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eVenture back into the handmade world of apple butter paddles  hay forks  and other traditional implements with this fascinating and charmingly illustrated book. Its guided tour of folk tools and artifacts from the pre-industrial age examines farm and kitchen utensils as well as devices used by curriers  wheelwrights  coopers  blacksmiths  coachmakers  loggers  tanners  and other craftsmen. Written by a distinguished historian and collector of antiques  this absorbing survey offers informal but accurate depictions of \"special tools for every job \" from a holding dog and a hauling sledge to reaping hooks  splitting wedges  and felling axes. Scores of pen-and-ink sketches by the author portray simple tools and other items that are ingeniously devised and exquisitely constructed. A valuable textbook for historians  this volume is also a fascinating handbook for all those who love Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904743768117,"sku":"ByrdShop_0486463036","price":91.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780486463032.jpg?v=1793851457","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-museum-of-early-american-tools-9780486463032","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}