{"title":"George Sturt","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-wheelwrights-shop-hardcover","title":"The Wheelwright's Shop - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop \u003c\/em\u003eby George Sturt offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of traditional craftsmanship at the turn of the 20th century. Through Sturt's meticulous observations and engaging narrative, readers gain an unparalleled glimpse into the life and labor of a wheelwright in a small English village.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1923, this classic work documents the intricacies of wheel-making and the profound changes brought about by industrialisation. Sturt's reflective prose not only captures the technical aspects of the craft but also relates the social and economic implications of a rapidly evolving world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. F. Collins, with great care and expertise, has selected and edited chapters from Sturt's original work to present a comprehensive yet accessible version for modern readers. Collins' edition retains the authenticity and richness of Sturt's descriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe chapters of this book include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimber: Buying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimber: Carting and Converting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Sawyers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimber: Seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Wheel-Stuff\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHand-Work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Bottom-Timbers\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWagons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning the Trade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWheels: Spokes and Felloes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Smith: \"Getting Ready\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are a historian, a craftsman, or simply someone who appreciates the art of traditional trades, \u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop\u003c\/em\u003e offers a timeless reflection on the value of skilled labor and the enduring legacy of traditional crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319934353631,"sku":"9781443738873","price":63.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/HAo8C5A2Xs9781443738873.webp?v=1788374523"},{"product_id":"the-wheelwrights-shop-paperback","title":"The Wheelwright's Shop - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough first published in 1923, to the reader newly acquainted with its pages, \u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop \u003c\/em\u003emay seem like a revelation. It describes the life and work of third-generation English wheelwright George Sturt near the end of the nineteenth century-a time shortly before efficiency and economies of scale became the sole factors governing the craftsman's methods of production and personal values. Like a visitor from a long-past age, Sturt describes a social milieu where craft, work, art, and life were still intertwined-and not separated into isolated spheres. \u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop \u003c\/em\u003eprovides both a technical analysis of its protagonist's craft and a picturesque account of the daily life of such craftsmen in turn-of-the-century England-while also quietly lamenting the loss of both. May this book's stirring account of the \"true work\" that we abandoned, and the quiet peace and simplicity that accompanied it, inspire growing numbers to seek out creative alternatives to our numbing work landscape and a revival of the spiritual dignity of work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51320738545887,"sku":"9781621387626","price":25.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Z8iCenERs69781621387626.webp?v=1788381166"},{"product_id":"the-wheelwrights-shop-hardcover-1","title":"The Wheelwright's Shop - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough first published in 1923, to the reader newly acquainted with its pages, \u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop \u003c\/em\u003emay seem like a revelation. It describes the life and work of third-generation English wheelwright George Sturt near the end of the nineteenth century-a time shortly before efficiency and economies of scale became the sole factors governing the craftsman's methods of production and personal values. Like a visitor from a long-past age, Sturt describes a social milieu where craft, work, art, and life were still intertwined-and not separated into isolated spheres. \u003cem\u003eThe Wheelwright's Shop \u003c\/em\u003eprovides both a technical analysis of its protagonist's craft and a picturesque account of the daily life of such craftsmen in turn-of-the-century England-while also quietly lamenting the loss of both. May this book's stirring account of the \"true work\" that we abandoned, and the quiet peace and simplicity that accompanied it, inspire growing numbers to seek out creative alternatives to our numbing work landscape and a revival of the spiritual dignity of work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51320738709727,"sku":"9781621387633","price":40.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/W2n6KA89jb9781621387633.webp?v=1788381167"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/george-sturt.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}