The Golden Age of Homespun (1960) by Jaren van Wagenen Vintage Hardcover

The Golden Age of Homespun by Jaren van Wagenen Published 1960 by Cornell University Press 280 pages, Vintage Hardcover "The Golden Age of Homespun chronicles the occupations, handicrafts, and traditions that defined rural life in upstate New York―and throughout much of America―in the first half of the nineteenth century. First published in 1953, it is an engaging and affectionate account of how land was cleared, farms established, and homes built; of how each family fed, clothed, and warmed itself; and of the trades, crafts, and industries that augmented a primarily agrarian economy. Illustrated with 45 delightful line drawings that depict the activities and implements described by Jared van Wagenen, Jr., The Golden Age of Homespun is an invaluable record of how upstate New York farmers lived on and off the land in the decades before the Civil War―a vanished way of life that still holds strong appeal in the American imagination." Good vintage condition. Missing dust jacket. Some wear to exterior cover. Interior pages nice and clean. Please see photos for details and ask with any questions. Thanks!