Description
To collectors, the 19th century represents a golden age of axe making, and some of the most renowned makers of the era operated in Ontario, serving the flourishing North American lumber trade.
Expert tool historian, Gary E. French, shares his extensive knowledge of axe making and related industries during this period. He describes common types of axes and other edge tools, and explains how they were made and used. He gives detailed accounts of over 350 axe makers (individuals and firms) with photos of the distinctive marks used to identify their work.
In addition to black-and-white historical photographs and illustrations, the book contains reproductions of newspaper ads, catalog listings and other archival material. A 55-page photo gallery shows many fine examples of the axe maker's craft. In all, it is a fascinating exploration of the role of the axe in the development of North America, and an essential reference for antique tool collectors.
Hardcover, 8 1/2" × 11", 210 pages, 2010.
