American Axe
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Woodsman and forester Brett McLeod pays tribute to the axe in his book, American Axe. The stunning photography and illuminating text trace this historic hand tool's evolution.
- From hand-forged axes of the Viking conquests to the American homesteader's felling axe, this is a tool that has shaped human history like few others
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Woodsman and forester Brett McLeod pays tribute to the axe with stunning photography and illuminating text that traces this historic hand tool's evolution in form and function through North American culture and history.
From hand-forged axes of the Viking conquests to the American homesteader's felling axe, this is a tool that has shaped human history like few others. American Axe pays tribute to this iconic instrument of settlement and industry, with rich history, stunning photography and profiles of the most collectible vintage axes, such as The Woodslasher, Keen Cutter and True Temper Perfect.
Combining his experiences as a forester, axe collector and former competitive lumberjack, author Brett McLeod conveys the allure of this deceptively simple woodcutting implement and celebrates the resurging interest in its story and use.
Woodsman and forester Brett McLeod pays tribute to the axe with stunning photography and illuminating text that traces this historic hand tool's evolution in form and function through North American culture and history.
From hand-forged axes of the Viking conquests to the American homesteader's felling axe, this is a tool that has shaped human history like few others. American Axe pays tribute to this iconic instrument of settlement and industry, with rich history, stunning photography and profiles of the most collectible vintage axes, such as The Woodslasher, Keen Cutter and True Temper Perfect.
Combining his experiences as a forester, axe collector and former competitive lumberjack, author Brett McLeod conveys the allure of this deceptively simple woodcutting implement and celebrates the resurging interest in its story and use.
| Best Use | Casual |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.4 x 7.4 x .8 inches |
| Author(s) | Brett McLeod |
| Number of Pages | 192 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9781635861396 |
| Publisher | Hachette Book Group |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |