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Traditional Trades & Their Tools
Browse Martin J. Donnelly reference books by topic, trade, collecting category, and historical interest.
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American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone
- Nearly 200 Black & White Photos Represent the Finest Examples of Folk Art
- Lively Text Discusses the History & Origins of Each Form
- Contains Ships' Figureheads, Weathervanes, Toys, Decoys, etc.
$12.95
The American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
- Colonial Artifacts and How They Were Made
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs.
- Discover a Nearly Forgotten Craft
$24.95
Fire Engines
- Traces the Complete History of the Fire Engine from Past to Present
- Numerous Black & White Photos Reveal the Diversity of Designs
- Covers the Earliest Fire Engines, the Ear of Steam, War Years, and More
$8.95
The Fisherman’s Companion
- Makes Fishing a More Productive & Pleasant Experience
- Filled with Helpful Illustrations and Valuable Information
- This Handy Reference is a Must for Any Fisherman, Novice or Expert
$12.95
The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques and His Products
- The History, Methods and Tools of a Lost Art
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs
- A Well Written Exposition on the Trade
$24.95
Building Stone Walls
- All You Need to Know For Building Stone Walls
- Clear and Concise Instructions and Drawings
- Thoroughly Covers All Aspects of the Topic
$11.95
Coal Mining
- Complete Explanation on Coal Mining and its Evolution
- Features Numerous Black & White Photographs and Detailed Diagrams
- Written by an Expert on the Topic
$8.95
Source Book of Medical History
- Features the Most Significan Medical Writings of the Past 4000 Years
- 124 Papers by 120 of the Most Influential Medical Experts
- Covers Almost Every Aspect of Medicine and its Practice
$24.95
The Finish Carpenter’s Manual
- Practical Advice For Modern Woodworkers
- Filled With Insightful Tips For The Professional
- Framing, Flooring, Mantels, Moldings & More
$22.50
From Forge & Anvil
- The Story of Artist Blacksmith Erich Riesel
- Well Researched and Well Written
- Filled With Superb Photographs of Riesel's Work
$24.95
Corn Milling
- Sheds Light on an Interesting Topic that is Little Heard of
- Illustrated with Countless Helpful Black & White Photos and Drawings
- Covers the History of Corn Milling, Traditional Milling, and More
$8.95
Shaker Textile Arts
- Definitive work on Shaker Textile Arts
- Covers: the Shakers, Household Textiles, Clothing, Fancy Work, etc.
- Filled with Dozens of Illustrations and Period Photos
$29.95
The Early Ironwork of Charleston
- Great Historical Overview of Metalworking in Early Charleston
- Illustrated With Line Drawings by Richard J. Bryan
- Fences, Balconies, Gates, Grilles, Foot Scrapers & Shutter Guards
$19.95
Falconry
- In-Depth Study of this Skillful & Demanding Sport
- Covers the History, Falconry Today, Equipment, Birds, and More
- Features an Abundance of Black & White Photos that Highlight the Text
$8.95
Discovering American Folklife
- Selection of Essays Which Capture the Essence of Folk Culture
- Essays Include: Folk Religion, Folk Medicine, Witches in Adams County, etc
- Filled with Illustrations and Period Photos
$16.95
Fundamentals of Figure Carving
- The Art & Practice of Carving the Human Figure
- Illustrated With Photographs & Line Drawings
- Timber, Anatomy, Techniques & More
$31.95
Coins And Minting
- Tells the Little-Known Story of the Coin and its History
- Chronicles the Coin from its Earliest Origins to Todays Coins
- Features an Abundance of Vintage Photos, Detailed Diagrams and Drawings
$8.95
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Vol II
- "A Remarkable Achievement" – 2nd Volume of a 5 Volume Set
- Covers the Construction, Action & Application of Cutting Tools
- Features 700+ Detailed Illustrations and Diagrams
$22.95
The Pattern Maker’s Assistant
- The Secrets of the Pattern Maker's Art, Ca. 1877
- Filled With Tips on Tool Selection and Techniques
- Illustrated with Superb Period Engravings
$15.95
A Timber Framer’s Workshop
- A Superb How-To Book on Traditional Timber Framing
- Illustrated With Clear Line Drawings & Quality Photographs
- Includes Tips, Tricks & Techniques from 40 Years of Experience
$30.00
Ironworking
- Description of How Iron & Steel has Been Made from Past to Present
- Features Black & White Photos and Informative Illustrations & Diagrams
- Covers Various Forms of Iron, Origins & Early Processes, Steel, etc.
$8.95