| Author |
Foster, Edwin W. |
| Title |
Carpentry and Woodwork
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Carpentry and Woodwork" by Edwin W. Foster is an instructional guide focused on practical woodworking skills written in the early 20th century. It aims to spark the creativity of young boys, encouraging them to explore woodworking through various projects and techniques while also emphasizing the importance of following proper guidance in their learning process. The opening of the book introduces two boys, Ralph and Harry, as they engage in a creative woodworking session, where Ralph teaches Harry the basics of whittling and handling tools effectively. He illustrates the value of planning and technique over mere enthusiasm. Their discussion leads to hands-on lessons about using knives, selecting wood, and the importance of precision — setting the stage for a series of projects that will build Harry's skills and confidence in woodworking throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Carpentry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43574 |
| Release Date |
Aug 27, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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