The book of English trades, and library of the useful arts : with seventy engravings.
Alternate Title(s):
Book of trades
Edition:
A new edition enlarged, with 500 questions for the exercise of students.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for G. and W.B. Whittaker, Ave Maria Lane, 1824.[London] : Shackell and Arrowsmith, Johnson's-court, Fleet-street
Physical Description:
iv, 454, 18 pages, [86] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Originally published in 3 volumes in 1804 under the title: The book of trades, or, Library of the useful arts. Editions from as early as 1818 are published under the title: The book of English trades ..., and their texts and plates differ considerably from those of earlier editions.
Subject Terms:
Industrial arts -- Great Britain. | Great Britain -- Occupations. | Occupations -- England -- History -- 19th century. | England -- Occupations. | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Wright, Alexander -- Presentation inscription from his cousin Isabella.
Form/Genre:
Wood engravings -- 1824.
Contributors:
G. and W. B. Whittaker, publisher. | Shackell and Arrowsmith, printer.