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Name: A Reverence for Wood
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Author: Eric Sloane

A Reverence for Wood explores the multifaceted role of timber in early American society. Through Eric Sloane’s illustrations and engaging prose, the book covers wood’s aesthetics, its use in construction and carpentry, its practical applications in everyday life, and its by‑products such as charcoal. It highlights the ingenuity of pioneers who drew on wood for tools, fences, barns, furnishings, and even medicine. The work is a concise, factual tribute that appeals to woodworkers and lovers of Americana alike.

First publish date: February 12, 1981

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Eric Sloane

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