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Made in England

Little Toller Nature Classics Library

By (author) Dorothy Hartley
Genres: Rural crafts
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Little Toller Books, Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
Published: 5th Apr 2018
Dimensions: w 150mm h 210mm d 26mm
Weight: 475g
ISBN-10: 1908213604
ISBN-13: 9781908213600
Barcode No: 9781908213600
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Synopsis
First published in 1939, Made in England is a book about the crafts and people of the cottage industries of England, from the social historian, illustrator and photographer Dorothy Hartley. In the mid 1930s Hartley travelled by car and bicycle, gathering material for the book. This is a portrait not only of the rural industries - whether wood-carving or stone-work, weaving or pottery, but also of the people engaged in these occupations. Written in direct prose and with innate curiosity, each chapter covers a specific skill,and is illustrated with Hartley's own photographs and charming, accurate pen and ink drawings. As these traditional skills became less widespread, our own connection to the land and ancient knowledge is threatened. The republication of this book is aimed at restoring some of those lost links, and reviving interest in craft and making by hand.

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