{"product_id":"the-wheelwrights-shop-paperback-2","title":"The Wheelwright's Shop - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Sturt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eA. F. Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop \u003c\/em\u003eby George Sturt offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of traditional craftsmanship at the turn of the 20th century. Through Sturt's meticulous observations and engaging narrative, readers gain an unparalleled glimpse into the life and labor of a wheelwright in a small English village.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1923, this classic work documents the intricacies of wheel-making and the profound changes brought about by industrialisation. Sturt's reflective prose not only captures the technical aspects of the craft but also relates the social and economic implications of a rapidly evolving world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. F. Collins, with great care and expertise, has selected and edited chapters from Sturt's original work to present a comprehensive yet accessible version for modern readers. Collins' edition retains the authenticity and richness of Sturt's descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe chapters of this book include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimber: Buying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimber: Carting and Converting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Sawyers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimber: Seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Wheel-Stuff\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHand-Work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Bottom-Timbers\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWagons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning the Trade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheels: Spokes and Felloes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Smith: \"Getting Ready\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are a historian, a craftsman, or simply someone who appreciates the art of traditional trades, \u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop\u003c\/em\u003e offers a timeless reflection on the value of skilled labor and the enduring legacy of traditional crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47218399674617,"sku":"9781846641411","price":44.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/qLqFjGSEAB9781846641411_f53a9fd1-a7fb-4283-83e0-82d013d52596.webp?v=1768158156","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-wheelwrights-shop-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}