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From Sawdust To Windsor Castle (1922)

From Sawdust To Windsor Castle (1922)

Walker, Whimsical

Paperback

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ISBN10: 054890376X
ISBN13: 9780548903766
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 21 2008
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From Sawdust To Windsor Castle is a book written by Whimsical Walker and published in 1922. The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey from his humble beginnings as a young boy working in a sawmill to his eventual rise to becoming a renowned woodcarver and furniture maker, whose work caught the attention of the royal family and earned him a commission to create a piece for Windsor Castle.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular period in the author's life. In the early chapters, Walker describes his childhood and his experiences working in the sawmill, where he first discovered his passion for working with wood. He then goes on to detail his apprenticeship with a master woodcarver, where he honed his skills and learned the intricacies of the craft.As the book progresses, Walker recounts his various adventures as a woodcarver, including his travels throughout Europe, where he studied the works of the great masters and gained inspiration for his own creations. He also shares anecdotes about his encounters with various important figures, including members of the royal family, who were impressed by his work and commissioned him to create pieces for their homes.Throughout the book, Walker's love for his craft shines through, as he describes the joy he feels in creating beautiful and intricate pieces of furniture and woodwork. The book is also filled with illustrations of some of his most famous works, allowing readers to fully appreciate the skill and artistry that went into each piece.Overall, From Sawdust To Windsor Castle is a charming and inspiring memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life of a master woodcarver and furniture maker. It is a must-read for anyone with an interest in woodworking, art, or the history of craftsmanship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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