Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom - Hardcover

Sloane, Eric

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0486455947 ISBN 13: 9780486455945

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2008

Synopsis

A delightful mixture of early American know-how and good old-fashioned gentility, Eric Sloane's Do's and Don'ts captures the spirit of bygone America in words and pictures. Combining two of the beloved folk historian's nostalgic how-to guides, this collection offers vintage, homespun advice that recalls "the joy of doing things not just the old-fashioned way, but plainly the right way."
A shining historical gem, this little book of American lore recalls a more kindly, less hurried time. Lovingly gathered by "Mr. Americana" himself from colonial-era almanacs and diaries, hundreds of brief reflections spread time-honored wisdom on everything from curing hiccups, lighting a proper fire, and mending clothing and furniture, to predicting the weather, making soap, and getting rid of ants, bees, swallows — and boring houseguests. Sloane's evocative drawings add the perfect finishing touch.

About this title

About the Author:

The books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America and remind us of the ties that forever bind us to them. A prolific artist, Sloane created nearly 15,000 paintings and drawings over his lifetime, many of which enhance his delightful books of bygone days.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0486455947
• ISBN 13: 9780486455945
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144