At the Sign of the Barber's Pole: Studies In Hirsute History - Softcover

Andrews, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1517636744 ISBN 13: 9781517636746

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

In most instances the old signs which indicated the callings of shopkeepers have been swept away. Indeed, the three brass balls of the pawn-broker and the pole of the barber are all that are left of signs of the olden time. Round the barber's pole gather much curious fact and fiction. So many suggestions have been put forth as to its origin and meaning that the student of history is puzzled to give a correct solution.

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About the Author:

William G. Andrews is a retired college professor and local historian. He published many books and articles in 41 years as a political scientist. He is active in civic affairs, including service as deputy mayor of the village, founding president of the Brockport Community Museum and founding vice president of the Greater Brockport Development Corp. He has traveled extensively and lived in France and Norway. He is a widower with six children and thirteen grandchildren.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1517636744
• ISBN 13: 9781517636746
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76