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Fireside (Family Companion)

Fireside (Family Companion)

by JaniceAnderson (Author)

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    Hardcover 2004

    $6.32
Synopsis

A highly engaging and beautifully presented book, Fireside, A Family Companion is an intriguing collection of information on all things related to the fireside, from the architecture of the hearth, what woods to burn, to recipes for fireside drinks and dishes and patterns for quilts to sew and rugs to knit. There are stories about the gods and goddesses who inhabit the fireplace, the sweeps of yesteryear who cleaned our chimneys, parlour games that were played around the fireside, songs that were sung and stories that were told. Amongst all this are peppered poems and extracts from literature in which the fireside is a central theme.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 304
 Publisher: MQ Publications Ltd
Published: 28 Oct 2004
ISBN 10: 1840727233
ISBN 13: 9781840727234
Book Overview: One of the titles of the six-book COMPANION series. Fashionably retro in appearance reminiscent of the annuals of the 40s and 50s. Highly illustrated and beautifully presented. Packed with interesting historical, folk and science facts interspersed with extracts from literature and with suggestions for games and things to make and cook by the fireside. Makes an unusual and charming gift.

Author Bio
Born and educated in New Zealand, Janice Anderson graduated with an MA (Hons) degree in history from University of Canterbury. She then embarked on a career in journalism, first working as a reporter on the Christchurch Star newspaper in New Zealand, then as Assistant Press Officer at the Save the Children Fund's headquarters in London before moving into book publishing. She has authored a large number of titles including Cat Treats for Hamlyn.