The Village Carpenter: The Classic Memoir of the Life of a Victorian Craftsman

Nearly all the reminiscences Walter records are those of the family carpentry business before his grandfather died in 1893. He reflects on such aspects as early associations, timber, tools, wooden pumps, roofs, work at water mills, undertaking, furniture repairs, and the outlook. A combination glossary and index is provided. Originally published by Cambridge University Press. Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)