Swept Away
€30.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9780764354458 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Karen Hobbs |
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.628 |
| Publishing Date | 28/02/2018 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €29.15 |
| Tax | €1.75 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €30.90 |
| Availability | 2 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
The story of broomcorn and broom art in the US, plus a do-it-yourself section
Since Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has been an integral part of our daily lives. Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry, learn how broomcorn is grown, harvested, and dyed, and, follow easy step-by-step instructions with photographs and illustrations to make your own broom using one of the seven different broom patterns provided, including Kitchen, Hearth, Cobweb, Turkey Wing Whisk, and Angel Whisk brooms.
More than 150 masterpieces by America''s most talented artistic broom makers appear in the gallery section and feature a surprisingly diverse and colorful array of handles and stalks. Entertain yourself with broom lore and superstitions, discover proper care methods to get the most out of your broom, quickly learn all the broom terms you need in the glossary, and also find a recipe for Broomstick Cake!