In honor of Father’s Day on June 18th, I’m looking at Of the Earth Earthy: How Our Fathers Dwe
In honor of Father’s Day on June 18th, I’m looking at Of the Earth Earthy: How Our Fathers Dwelt Upon and Wooed the Earth. Marion Nicholl Rawson (1878-1956) wrote and illustrated many books about early American handicrafts and industries. Of the Earth Earthy features 160 illustrations, plus anecdotal text, describing dyepots, lime kilns, salt yards, seine lofts, charcoal pits, and iron forges—just to name a few.Posted by Beth Kushner -- source link
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