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Publication
Anchor (1980), Edition: Reissue, 507 pages
Description
On title page: Shoemaking, gourd banjos and songbows, one hundred toys and games, wooden locks, a water-powered sawmill, and other affairs of just plain living.
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LibraryThing member Willie3
This sixth volume celebrates the playful and innovative heritage of Appalachia, featuring 100 toys and games, from bow and arrows to merry-go-rounds, flying jennys to puzzles, cornstalk fiddles to gourd banjos and song bows, and cucumber dolls, as well as wooden locks, shoemaking, and a
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1980
Physical description
507 p.; 9.2 inches
ISBN
0385152728 / 9780385152723
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