In a rare autobiographical work, the beloved "cracker-barrel philosopher" shares his experiences on the roads he drove during two voyages from New York to his beloved Taos — in 1925, and again in 1960. Sloane offers his wry, heartfelt, and incisive reflections on America's rapidly changing landscapes and regional cultures. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Ginn and Company, Inc., Boston, 1988.
American Yesterday by Eric Sloane Immensely enjoyable book lovingly describes careers of dowsers, tithingmen, sawyers, nailers, plumbum-men (plumbers), barber-surgeons, sellmongers, fence-viewers, and other old-time artisans and craftworkers. 96 black-and-white illustrations.
Eric Sloane's America: Paintings in Oil by Michael Wigley, Mimi Sloane Eric Sloane's evocative oils of America's landscape and material culture shimmer with immense historical and nostalgic appeal. This original hardcover collection gathers nearly a hundred of his finest paintings, with subjects ranging from New England to the American Southwest.
A Celebration of Bells by Eric Sloane, Eric Hatch Spirited reminders of yesteryear, clamoring bells in all their forms ring of America and freedom. In this charmingly illustrated book, two nostalgia experts share their enthusiasm for the subject, covering types, sounds, and world-famous bells.
Once Upon a Time: The Way America Was by Eric Sloane Nostalgic text and drawings brim with gentle philosophies and descriptions of how we used to live — self-sufficiently — on the land, in homes, and among the things built by hand. 44 line illustrations.
