Lost Crafts by Una McGovern

[Draven]

I did a search but was a bit surprised to not find this so I figured I'd throw it out there.

My sister had this book, and it was pretty cool - some of it will be quite basic for a lot of people, but a very interesting read for many, I'm sure. It details plenty of lost crafts such as coopering, wheelwrighting, rushlights, making coracles etc. It goes into extensive detail for some (basically describing the whole process), provides historical excerpts as sources, and at the end of each subject it provides information on where to go to pursue the craft yourself. Twas a great book, and one I must buy for myself!

Not sure how this ISBN stuff works so I've just copied both numbers from Amazon
# ISBN-10: 0550104267
# ISBN-13: 978-0550104267

Pete

 

[demographic]

THIS book?

Looks quite interesting, might go for it when I next have cash thats not spoken for.

 

[Draven]

The very same!

 

[British Red]

Reviewed by a certain Robin Wood too

 

[Draven]

So it was! I didn't notice, but it's nice to see that a pro enjoyed it and learned from it too!

 

[robin wood]

Reviewed by a certain Robin Wood too

Indeed it was, and it may be the only amazon book review I have done. When I bought it there was only one 2 * review which I didn't feel was very fair. It is not a "how to do crafts" book more a taster, general interest and historical book, if you enjoy that sort of stuff as I do then it is a good one.

 

[MancsMan]

Try Play.com, a few quid cheaper and free delivery.

 

[Shewie]

Thanks for the heads up Pete

Another one for the collection I think

 

[Gwhtbushcraft]

I got a copy for Christmas, as has been said it doesn't go into vast detail on each topic but it covers a large variety of lesser known crafts and provides enough information to inspire people to learn more and enough detail to give you a taster of the craft. I think its a great read personally and would reccomend it as an addition to anyones bookshelf.
George

 

[Draven]

Shewie - Beware though - after reading it I spent the rest of the holiday obsessing about how I couldn't properly peel rushes for rushlights!

 

[British Red]

Indeed it was, and it may be the only amazon book review I have done. When I bought it there was only one 2 * review which I didn't feel was very fair. It is not a "how to do crafts" book more a taster, general interest and historical book, if you enjoy that sort of stuff as I do then it is a good one.

Well...on yor recommendation, I've ordered it

Red