This antique book constitutes part of 'The Woodworker Series' and
contains a detailed treatise on decorative woodcarving, with information
on tools, technique, and its history. Easy-to-digest and complete with
handy tips and helpful diagrams, this text is perfect for the beginner
and will also be of some value to the seasoned woodworker. A worthy
addition to collections of woodworking literature, this book is not to
be missed by the discerning enthusiast with an interest in decorative
work. The chapters of this book include: 'Carving Gothic Forms',
'Borders', 'Carving the Gothic Trefoil', 'How to Carve the Acanthus
Leaf', 'Another Form of Leaf', 'A Carved Frame', 'The Decoration of
Picture and Mirror Frames', 'Carving a Heraldic Shield', 'Application of
Carving to Furniture', 'Conventional Lion and Gallic Cock', and many
more. This book is proudly republished complete with an introduction on
decorative woodwork.