A fascinating book which will inspire everyone, whether as a practical guide or just a brilliant read. There are things here which I have always wanted to try out - and now I can! - Miranda Krestovnikoff, presenter of BBC's Coast
Whether a friend harbours a creative hankering or is just fascinated
with a bygone era, this inspiring book will show them how
sustainability has always been with us. - Ben Peel, Waterstone's Science Museum
A beautiful and practical book which is ideal for looking at whilst
dreaming of bygone days, or else for finding ways to spread money a
little further whilst learning something useful. Just a slight word of
warning, if you buy at as a present and then look inside you may need
to buy another copy as it will be hard to give away. - Steve Birt, Waterstone's Gloucester
A wonderfully informative catalogue of the kind of knowledge we are losing but would be wise to preserve. - Zac Goldsmith, environmentalist
This is a great book which everyone should read. Although some of these crafts may be associated with a bygone era, they are as relevant today as they have ever been and there is something for everyone to learn. Hours of amusement! - Jimmy Doherty, presenter of BBC's Jimmy Doherty's Farming Heroes
A fascinating book - Bill Purdue's Book Blog, http://billpurdue.wordpress.com/
It's a treasure..
