Author: John Murchie Douglas
Publisher: Hyperion Books
ISBN: 9780907526162
Category : Flowering plums
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Blackthorn Lore and the Art of Making Walking Sticks
Author: John Murchie Douglas
Publisher: Hyperion Books
ISBN: 9780907526162
Category : Flowering plums
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher: Hyperion Books
ISBN: 9780907526162
Category : Flowering plums
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Blackthorn Lore and the Art of Making Walking Sticks
Author: John Murchie Douglas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840335446
Category : Flowering plums
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840335446
Category : Flowering plums
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Salt
Author: Christopher A. Whatley
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788855906
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Salt is a vital commodity. For many centuries it sustained life for Scots as seasoning for a diet dominated by grains (mainly oats), and for preservation of fish and cheese. Sea-salt manufacturing is one of Scotland's oldest industries, dating to the eleventh century if not earlier. Smoke- and steam-emitting panhouses were once a common sight along the country's coastline and are reflected in many of Scotland's placenames. The industry was a high-status activity, with the monarch initially owning salt pans. Salt manufacture was later organised by Scotland's abbeys and then by landowners who had access to the sea and a nearby supply of coal. As salt was an important source of tax revenue for the government, it was often a cause of conflict (and military action) between Scotland and England. The future of the industry – and the price of salt for consumers – was a major issue during negotiations around the Union of 1707. This book celebrates both the history and the rebirth of the salt industry in Scotland. Although salt manufacturing declined in the nineteenth century and was wound up in the 1950s, in the second decade of the twenty-first century the trade was revived. Scotland's salt is now a high-prestige, green product that is winning awards and attracting interest across the UK.
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788855906
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Salt is a vital commodity. For many centuries it sustained life for Scots as seasoning for a diet dominated by grains (mainly oats), and for preservation of fish and cheese. Sea-salt manufacturing is one of Scotland's oldest industries, dating to the eleventh century if not earlier. Smoke- and steam-emitting panhouses were once a common sight along the country's coastline and are reflected in many of Scotland's placenames. The industry was a high-status activity, with the monarch initially owning salt pans. Salt manufacture was later organised by Scotland's abbeys and then by landowners who had access to the sea and a nearby supply of coal. As salt was an important source of tax revenue for the government, it was often a cause of conflict (and military action) between Scotland and England. The future of the industry – and the price of salt for consumers – was a major issue during negotiations around the Union of 1707. This book celebrates both the history and the rebirth of the salt industry in Scotland. Although salt manufacturing declined in the nineteenth century and was wound up in the 1950s, in the second decade of the twenty-first century the trade was revived. Scotland's salt is now a high-prestige, green product that is winning awards and attracting interest across the UK.
Bibliography of Scotland
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Scotland's national bibliography, listing books, periodicals, and major articles of Scottish interest published all over the world. Covers material issued since 1988.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Scotland's national bibliography, listing books, periodicals, and major articles of Scottish interest published all over the world. Covers material issued since 1988.
The British National Bibliography
Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description
Whitaker's Books in Print
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 2954
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 2954
Book Description
Whitaker's Cumulative Book List
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Books in Print
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2132
Book Description
Stickmaking
Author: Charlie Walker
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 178500414X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Sticks are essentially practical aides but are also works of art that often become integral to the owner. They have to be strong and reliable, but are beautiful too. This essential book covers all these qualities - it explains the traditional principles and methods of stickmaking, but also celebrates the designs and ideas behind these creations. Written by an award-winning stickmaker, it provides a full acount of this age-old craft. Topics covered include materials, equipment and tools required to make a variety of sticks from timber, antler and horn; stick types and shapes; preparing timber to make handles and shanks; straightening shanks; making joints and exhibiting and competing. This new book will be an inspiration for all stickmakers, both new and old and will be of great interest to countryside enthusiasts, shepherds, farmers, woodworkers and working dogs owners. Superbly illustrated with 349 colour photographs.
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 178500414X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Sticks are essentially practical aides but are also works of art that often become integral to the owner. They have to be strong and reliable, but are beautiful too. This essential book covers all these qualities - it explains the traditional principles and methods of stickmaking, but also celebrates the designs and ideas behind these creations. Written by an award-winning stickmaker, it provides a full acount of this age-old craft. Topics covered include materials, equipment and tools required to make a variety of sticks from timber, antler and horn; stick types and shapes; preparing timber to make handles and shanks; straightening shanks; making joints and exhibiting and competing. This new book will be an inspiration for all stickmakers, both new and old and will be of great interest to countryside enthusiasts, shepherds, farmers, woodworkers and working dogs owners. Superbly illustrated with 349 colour photographs.
Subject Guide to Books in Print
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Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2486
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2486
Book Description