Alexandria Redgrave , Sebastian Kaufmann , Jessica Hunley (Editor)
The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Other Simple Pleasures
- ISBN 13:
- 9781616893996
- author:
- Alexandria Redgrave , Sebastian Kaufmann , Jessica Hunley (Editor)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Princeton Architectural Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 18.4 x 1.9 x 22.2 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster and Master Other Simple Pleasures is a comprehensive guide to the joy of doing things yourself. Organized into five sections, it features detailed instructions and original artwork for tasks ranging from brewing the perfect cup of coffee to fording a stream and reading the sky. With expert tips and tried-and-true products from the Kaufmann Mercantile store, this book will appeal to readers you to experiment, investigate, and create in your everyday life. This book is the result of a curiosity about how we grow, build, and craft the world around us. It reveals that there's an art to a simple task done well, requiring consideration, creativity, and attention to detail. In a world of modern convenience, doing it yourself is immensely rewarding, and this book is a starting point for exploring and enlightening your everyday. With its unique blend of how-to instructions, original artwork, and expert advice, The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide is a must-have for anyone looking to slow down, get messy, and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.