A Celebration of Bells (Dover Books on Americana)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486468267 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Bells I now appreciate the bells that I hear ringing. Eric Sloane helps us to understand the importance that bells played in past years and the meaning of different rings and timing of the bells. He also discusses some of the finer parts of bells and how they produce the unique sounds that we hear.. Enjoyable read. Pat Ferguson Very much enjoyed the book. Fact filled and even a little funny. Good reference, too. Learned a lot about bells! Thank you.. Ring the Bells! kbringe I loved this book! It is packed with information about all kinds of bells and is perfect for unique school report information and historical topic groups. The illustrations were also helpful.
In this charmingly illustrated book that begins in ancient times, Sloane and Hatch share their boundless enthusiasm for the subject, covering types, sounds, and famous bells, including the revered Liberty Bell which once heralded the American Revolution, and the world's largest bell — one that never tolled.. Spirited reminders of yesteryear, clamoring bells in all their forms — from sleigh bells to church bells — ring out for America and freedom. The books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America—from the crafting of furniture to the building of barns to the folk wisdom that sustains us—and they're reminders of the heartfelt ties that will forever bind us to these rural arts. Two books, one co-written with Eric Hatch, are combined here in one splendid volume, enhanced by Sloane's del
A prolific artist, Sloane created nearly 15,000 paintings and drawings over his lifetime, many of which enhance his delightful books of bygone days.. About the AuthorThe books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America and remind us of the ties that forever bind us to them
A prolific artist, Sloane created nearly 15,000 paintings and drawings over his lifetime, many of which enhance his delightful books of bygone days.. The books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America and remind us of the ties that forever bind us to them