{"product_id":"the-seasons-of-america-past-paperback","title":"The Seasons of America Past - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Sloane\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book has a real reference value, but it will also offer ... hours of enjoyable reading. -- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom flying kites in early spring to hunting and fishing during the glorious days of Indian summer, author Eric Sloane takes readers through a year's activities as he applies his reverent touch to yet another fascinating aspect of early American life. From sugaring-time, spring plowing, and June weddings, to strawberry picking, weeding season, the fall harvest, and cider-making, his winning book recalls the rustic endeavors of not so long ago, when the time of year determined when a tree was to be chopped down, fences rebuilt, and tree stumps pulled out.\u003cbr\u003eMore than 70 of the author's own pen-and-ink drawings charmingly depict cider mills and presses, sleds, pumps and wells, axes, plows, and other elements of America's rural heritage. A section of old recipes and household hints adds additional color and practical value to this delightful book.\u003cbr\u003eAnyone with an eye for antiques and a yen to know America from the roots up will treasure this detailed record of seasonal life in new England. -- \u003ci\u003eChicago Sunday Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America and remind us of the ties that forever bind us to them. A prolific artist, Sloane created nearly 15,000 paintings and drawings over his lifetime, many of which enhance his delightful books of bygone days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 11.16 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 16, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756156551456,"sku":"9780486442204","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/10c1c3554c2d1fe769faa22c5789ee79.webp?v=1780075807","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-seasons-of-america-past-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}