Chimneys and Chimney Sweeps: No.415 (Shire Library)
Cullingford, Benita
ISBN 10: 0747805539 ISBN 13: 9780747805533
Published by Shire, 2008
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A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR011435703
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Chimney sweeping is an ancient trade dating from the twelfth century. This social history, covering five centuries, draws on source material from original manuscripts and autobiographies by master sweeps. Reference is made to the origin, development, demise and subsequent reinstatement of the chimney, the sweeping of which became central to a controversy lasting one hundred years. The book deals with all aspects of the trade the lives sweeps led, the difficulties their apprentices encountered, the way they worked and the invention of sweeping 'machines'.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Chimneys and Chimney Sweeps: No.415 (Shire ...
Publisher: Shire
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair