[bksvol-discuss] Book submitted: Chimney Swweeps: Yesterday and Today
- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <guidinggolden@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:37:23 -0500
Hi everyone, this was a neat book from a new author I discovered, new to me,
who writes great nonfiction. Anyway this one is up for grabs on the check out
list.
ISBN: 0-690-04192-6
Title: Chimney Sweeps: Yesterday And Today
Author(s): James Cross Giblin, Margot Tomes (Illustrator)
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada, Limited
Copyright Date: 1982
Copyrighted By: James Cross Giblin
Brief Synopsis: Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping
profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight
of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries.
Long Synopsis: "All up!" This loud cry breaks the silence on a quiet London
street in 1800. It is the cry of a climbing boy-a very young chimney sweep-as
he pokes his head out the top of the chimney. The earliest chimney sweeps date
back to the 12th century when chimneys first came into use. This is the
story of those sweeps, and the folklore surrounding them. It is also the
history of sweeps in Europe and the United States up to the present day. Margot
Tomes's illustrations bring life to the chimney sweeps of yesterday, and the
photographs included show today's chimney sweeps in action.
Comments: Has been read through. blank pages are illustrations, that don't
need described. Should be an easy read. If you have any questions please contact
me: juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Adult content: No
Language: English US
Book Quality: EXCELLENT
Categories: Nonfiction, History, Children's Books
B4E Significant: No
SFWA Challenged: No
Shelley L. Rhodes, M.A. CVRT
and Ludden black Labrador Guide Dog.
Diamonds may be a woman's best friend, but a dog is mine.
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