Carpentry for Boys by James Slough Zerbe

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Author Zerbe, James Slough, 1849-1921
LoC No. 14011148
Title Carpentry for Boys
In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations
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Summary "Carpentry for Boys" by James Slough Zerbe is an instructional manual aimed at teaching young boys the fundamentals of carpentry, written in the early 20th century. The book is designed as a practical guide that encompasses various topics, including the use and care of tools, design principles, and the steps necessary to create a variety of woodworking projects. It aims to foster both practical skills and creative thinking, encouraging boys to develop their own designs rather than merely replicate existing works. The opening of the manual introduces the value of carpentry as a foundational skill that can benefit young learners in various trades and occupations. Zerbe emphasizes the significance of understanding tools and their proper usage while also discussing the necessity of systematic training in manual skills. He outlines that the knowledge of carpentry fosters both physical and mental development, setting a comprehensive educational framework that combines practical demonstrations with theoretical explanations. The introduction serves as a prelude to the more detailed chapters that follow, which promise to instruct young readers on everything from basic tool application to advanced design techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TH: Technology: Building construction
Subject Carpentry
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EBook-No. 20763
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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