A Book of English Trades by English Heritage
First published in 1804, this is a set of books describing the various crafts and trades available to young people proved so popular that it went to numerous editions. This selection from the original volumes provides a fascinating account of the skills and tools required for 44 of these trades - as well as the financial rewards. The advantages and disadvantages of each one is carefully detailed - for example, the stocking-weaver may not earn much money but it is 'clean, neat work, and unexposed to the inclemency's of the weather', while the plumber enjoys a wide variety of tasks such as pipe-work, guttering, making statues and coffins but faces health risks from working with lead. Listed alphabetically, each trade description is accompanied by a beautiful full-page engraving illustrating the work. This book provides a revelation of just how our job descriptions have changed in two centuries.Almost 400 historic monuments, buildings, and places are cared for by English Heritage, ranging from world-famous prehistoric sites to huge medieval castles, from Roman forts on the outskirts of empires to a Cold War bunker. We bring the narrative of England to life for almost 10 million visitors each year through these.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781850749783 |
| ISBN 10 | 1850749787 |
| Title | A Book of English Trades |
| Author | English Heritage |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Historic England |
| Year published | 2006-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 92 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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