The old-time country store was more than just an emporium. With its pot-bellied stove and barrel of common crackers within reach of whoever had the time for chatting, this time-honored institution was also a general meeting house, a public forum, and an entertainment center. With words both wise and droll and his inimitable line drawings, Eric Sloane recreates the flavor of the country store in all its delightful moods and poses. Includes sage opinions on everything from the American necktie, almanacs, and capitalism to ...
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The old-time country store was more than just an emporium. With its pot-bellied stove and barrel of common crackers within reach of whoever had the time for chatting, this time-honored institution was also a general meeting house, a public forum, and an entertainment center. With words both wise and droll and his inimitable line drawings, Eric Sloane recreates the flavor of the country store in all its delightful moods and poses. Includes sage opinions on everything from the American necktie, almanacs, and capitalism to "the good old days." 55 illustrations.
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Travel back with Eric Sloane's CRACKER BARREL book
Scraps and pieces from his column called "It Makes You Think" - this book picks out unusual and interesting items from the "old country stores". Urged to put his column nuggets in book form - he did -- along with great hand-drawn illoustrations.
From Candy Scissors, old signs, tools, to "The Great Bathtub Hoax (which story originated from a fabricated yarn from H.L. Mencken, swallowed hook/line/sinker by the public) - the book sparkles with stories, illustrations, and a look at the past.
I've always found Sloane's books (and there are many) easy to follow, understand, and full of information a person could use for research, your own tales, or great entertainment. The fact I understand how barns were built years ago, and with what kind of blade, is a testament to his clarity, since I'm strictly right-brained..
