Joseph Moxon’s “Mechanick Exercises or the Doctrine of Handy-Works,” is the first English-language book on woodworking (and other trades) – but it was written by a man who wasn’t a woodworker. This book is our earliest look into how joinery was executed in the 17th century, and Moxon’s descriptions of the work still ring true. He clearly observed joiners at work, asked them questions and recorded their answers. And thanks to Moxon’s clear and concise text, we can still learn the basic strokes of our craft from these voices. And that is no small thing.
Hardcover: 352 pages
Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
Printed and hand bound in the United States
