This compilation of engrossing facts and anecdotes, illustrated with the author's own pen, captures the living legacy of America as seen in "the things that were." The author lovingly describes the careers of dowsers, tithingmen, sawyers, nailers, plumbum-men (plumbers), barber-surgeons, sellmongers, fence-viewers, and other old-time artisans and craftworkers. 96 black-and-white illustrations.
American Yesterday (Americana)
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Author(s)Eric Sloane
PublisherDover Publications
ISBN / ASIN0486427609
ISBN-139780486427607
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank872,381
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸