Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom
Author: Eric Sloane
Desc: A delightful mixture of early American know-how and good old-fashioned gentility Eric Sloane's Do's and Don'ts captures the spirit of bygone America in words and pictures. Combining two of the beloved folk historian's nostalgic how-to guides this collection offers vintage homespun advice that recalls "the joy of doing things not just the old-fashioned way but plainly the right way." A shining historical gem this little book of American lore recalls a more kindly less hurried time. Lovingly gathered by "Mr. Americana" himself from colonial-era almanacs and diaries hundreds of brief reflections spread time-honored wisdom on everything from curing hiccups lighting a proper fire and mending clothing and furniture to predicting the weather making soap and getting rid of ants bees swallows — and boring houseguests. Sloane's evocative drawings add the perfect finishing touch.