Publisher's Synopsis
"The purpose of all education is the better preparation of the student to meet his environment, present and probable future, as judged by society." Ira S. Griffith. A practical as well as theoretical educator, Ira S. Griffith was a leader in the Manual Arts Education movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His books for students and educators formed the groundwork of the evolution of Manual Arts and later Vocational Education.Furniture Making: Advanced Projects In Woodwork contains 51 exercises and projects ranging from basic books shelves through the Morris Chair. Gary Roberts, Publisher of THE TOOLEMERA PRESS, re-publishes classic books on early crafts, trades and industries, from his personal collection.
