Presents brief historical information about Scandinavia as well as descriptions of the cultures of the people of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and the area known as Lapland. Includes instructions for making craft projects representative of the people.
Surveys the various jobs of colonial craftsmen including the blacksmith, gunsmith, wig makers, and printer and examines the apprenticeship and journeyman systems and how they influenced colonial life.
Describes twelve careers that do not require a college degree for people who like to build things, each including such information as training requirements, salary ranges, and future outlook, as well as lists of related organizations and Web sites.
Explains the history of handicrafts in the United States including examples of work by silversmith, Paul Revere; carpenter, Seth Story; embroidery worker, Mary Foot and many others.
Men and women engaged in highly specialized trades, including a piano tuner, violin maker, master vintner, and an arborist, discuss their occupations, training, and the personal rewards of their work.
Describes the working methods, products, houses and shops, town and country trades, and individual and group enterprises of colonial American skilled craftsmen.
