Peasants & Potters (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417919666)

""Peasants and Potters"" is a book written by Harold Peake that explores the traditional way of life of rural communities in England. The book focuses on the relationship between the peasantry and the pottery industry, which was a crucial part of the local economy. Peake examines the social and economic conditions of these communities, and how they were shaped by their environment and the demands of the pottery industry. The book also delves into the techniques and processes used by potters, and how they evolved over time. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Peake provides a fascinating insight into the lives of these communities, and the role they played in shaping the history of England. Overall, ""Peasants and Potters"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of rural England and the pottery industry.1927. With 63 Illustrations and Diagrams. Contents: The Food Collectors of the Northwest; The Fertile Crescent and the Nile; The Dairy and the Herd; The Potter's Art; By the Banks of the Nile; The Dwellers in Mesopotamia; The Isles of the Sea; On the Edge of the Steppes; Peoples, Nations, and Languages; and Chronological Summary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Harold Peake,Herbert John Fleure
ISBN-10: 1417919663
ISBN-13: 9781417919666
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d