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The Handbook of Forgotten Skills: Timeless Fun for a New Generation by Elaine Batiste and Natalie Crowley
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B31
$24.99
Make, build, and play the old-school way. Designed for hours of unplugged fun, The Handbook of Forgotten Skills brings together hands-on activities that are as satisfying as they are useful. You’ll learn how to tie knots, sew buttons, grow tomatoes, mend a sock, fix a flat bike tire, and write a proper thank-you note. The book also includes cooking projects like making pie, omelets, lemonade, and refrigerator pickles, as well as playful activities such as skipping stones, folding paper airplanes, and exploring photography.
Each chapter features clear, illustrated instructions by artist Chris Duriez, paired with historical context that adds depth to every lesson. Readers might discover how lemonade was once credited with helping fight the plague in Paris, or why paper airplanes took off during World War II when traditional toys were scarce.
“You can't travel back in time, but you can share in some of the simple pleasures of days gone by. Get lost in a sewing project or find your way with a compass. While away the hours tying knots or mastering a coin trick. Or try growing and cooking your own food! You'll learn skills you didn't know you had as you experience the satisfaction of making things with your hands.” —Introduction.
Hardcover; 101 pages; 8.5” x 11”
Make, build, and play the old-school way. Designed for hours of unplugged fun, The Handbook of Forgotten Skills brings together hands-on activities that are as satisfying as they are useful. You’ll learn how to tie knots, sew buttons, grow tomatoes, mend a sock, fix a flat bike tire, and write a proper thank-you note. The book also includes cooking projects like making pie, omelets, lemonade, and refrigerator pickles, as well as playful activities such as skipping stones, folding paper airplanes, and exploring photography.
Each chapter features clear, illustrated instructions by artist Chris Duriez, paired with historical context that adds depth to every lesson. Readers might discover how lemonade was once credited with helping fight the plague in Paris, or why paper airplanes took off during World War II when traditional toys were scarce.
“You can't travel back in time, but you can share in some of the simple pleasures of days gone by. Get lost in a sewing project or find your way with a compass. While away the hours tying knots or mastering a coin trick. Or try growing and cooking your own food! You'll learn skills you didn't know you had as you experience the satisfaction of making things with your hands.” —Introduction.
Hardcover; 101 pages; 8.5” x 11”
| Binding | Glue |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
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