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A variety of historically based reference guides, including Falconry, Blacksmithing, Nail making, guides to linen and flax, Heraldry, tempering steel, foundry work and antique maps.

  • $26.39 Blacksmith’s Craft
    The Blacksmith’s CraftA Primer of Tools & Methods   Author: Charles McRaven   About this book Setting up your own forge and crafting everyday items is easier than you might think. Charles McRaven, a master...

  • $12.31 Discovering Antique Maps
      Author: Alan G. Hodgkiss   About this book This book is designed as an introduction to the history and the many-sided aspects of early mapmaking.   180x110mm120 pagesIllustrated...

  • $17.59 Discovering Heraldry
      Author: Jacqueline Fearn   About this book Heraldry's unfamiliar terminology tends to discourage people from learning more about this fascinating subject. But heraldic language is essential for the precise description of coat...

  • $14.95 Falconry - book
      Author: Emma Ford   About this book The relationship established between man and bird is central to the ancient sport of falconry; to earn the trust of the bird, the falconer must show a great deal of patience, skill and...

  • $12.31 Flax and Linen - book
      Author: Patricia Baines   About this book Patricia Baines literally wrote the book on growing flax, processing it and working it into linen thread and fabric. If you're wanting to learn to grow flax, ret it, spin it and weave...

  • $17.59 Foundrywork for the Amateur - book
      Author: Terry Aspin   About this book This book is regarded as the perfect introduction to casting work in common metals. This new edition, brings everything right up to date.  210x148mm112 pagesIllustrated...

  • $17.59 Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment - book
      Author: Tubal Cain   About this book A comprehensive exposition of the structure of steels and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly in respect of tools. It includes solid fuel, gas and electric furnaces,...

  • $12.31 Ironworking - book
      Author: W.K.V.Gale   About this book Iron has been used for about 4000 years; it was essential to the industrial revolution and is still the principal metal of commerce. This book describes how iron and steel have been made...

  • $12.31 Medieval Tiles - book
      Author: Hans van Lemmen   About this book During the Middle Ages decorative floor tiles were used in abbey churches, royal palaces, parish churches and the homes of wealthy citizens. Tiles were durable and hygienic and added...

  • $12.31 Nailmaking - book
      Author: Hugh Bodey   About this book Today, nails are such an ordinary and widespread object that it may come as a surprise to learn that the range of shapes and sizes available now is but a fraction of those made in the...