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- 9780871568250
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sierra Club Books
ISBN-10
087156825X
ISBN-13
9780871568250
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038441847
Product Key Features
Book Title
Book of Bamboo : a Comprehensive Guide to this Remarkable Plant, Its Uses, and Its History
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Reference
Publication Year
1984
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Gardening
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
28.6 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
84-005366
Dewey Edition
20
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
584.9/3
Synopsis
Bamboo's amazing versatility, strength, workability, and beauty have given it a longer and more varied role in human culture than any other plant known to humankind. This book details the myriad ways in which this plant is now used and presents many options for its use in the future., Bamboo's amazing versatility, strength, and beauty have given it a larger role in human culture than any other plant. Both sustainable and plentiful, it has been used for millennia to make objects ranging from clothing and housing to more exotic luxuries like phonograph needles and children's toys, to name but a few. This acclaimed sourcebook—part history, part illustrated catalog, part cultivation guide—details the myriad uses of bamboo, along with an immense bounty of information and lore on how to grow, maintain, and harvest this extraordinary plant; how to use it in craft and construction projects, including floors, fences, papers, and play equipment; and bamboo's place in the literary, visual, and musical arts. An encyclopedic roster of more than 1,200 bamboo species is a book in itself, as is author David Farrelly's A-to-Z catalog of artifacts made from bamboo: acupuncture needles, blowguns, bridges, kites, ships, violins, windmills, and a thousand other things. Strong, flexible, and beautiful in both its natural and finished states, bamboo is an abundant resource that could beneficially replace many less sustainable materials currently in use, and continue to transform our culture in the process., Bamboo's amazing versatility, strength, and beauty have given it a larger role in human culture than any other plant. Both sustainable and plentiful, it has been used for millennia to make objects ranging from clothing and housing to more exotic luxuries like phonograph needles and children's toys, to name but a few.This acclaimed sourcebook-part history, part illustrated catalog, part cultivation guide-details the myriad uses of bamboo, along with an immense bounty of information andlore on how to grow, maintain, and harvest this extraordinary plant; how to use it in craft and construction projects, including floors, fences, papers, and play equipment; and bamboo's place in the literary, visual, and musical arts. An encyclopedic roster of more than 1,200 bamboo species is a book in itself, as is author David Farrelly's A-to-Z catalog of artifacts made from bamboo: acupuncture needles, blowguns, bridges, kites, ships, violins, windmills, and a thousand other things.Strong,flexible, and beautiful in both its natural and finished states, bamboo is an abundant resource that could beneficially replace many less sustainable materials currently in use, and continue to transform our culture in the process., Bamboo's amazing versatility, strength, workability, and beauty have given it a longer and more varied role in human culture than any other plant known to humankind. This acclaimed sourcebook details the myriad ways in which this extraordinary plant is now used and presents many options for its use in the future. A bounty of facts and lore, the profusely illustrated book includes: Bamboo cultivation - how to grow, maintain, and harvest bamboo Crafts and constructions using bamboo: floors, fences, papers, playgrounds (built by kids!), swings, and treehouses A "whole bamboo catalog" of tools and other artifacts made from bamboo - acupuncture needles, blowguns, bridges, kites, ships, violins, windmills, and a thousand other bamboo things The seemingly endless variety of shelter applications, including lamination, "plybamboo," reinforced concrete, and earthquake-zone construction Bamboo and the arts - a bamboo orchestra, the role of bamboo in the ancient "friendship ceremony," Sumi-e painting, and the depiction of the quivering leaf of the bamboo plant An astonishing compendium of bamboo science, covering more than 1,200 species from 4 inches to 100 feet high (one species has been known to grow 4 feet in 24 hours)
LC Classification Number
SB317.B2F37 1984
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- l***d (720)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseTHIS ITEM WAS SHIPPED OUT VERY QUICKLY AND VERY WELL PACKAGED TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WASN'T DAMAGED DURING THE LONG AND ROUGH SHIPPING PROCESS. THERE WAS EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE SELLER ANY TIME I HAD A QUESTION OR CONCERN REGARDING THIS ITEM BEFORE AND AFTER I MADE PAYMENT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SELLER TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR QUALITY PRODUCTS AND A PROBLEM FREE EXPERIENCE. I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP WITH THIS WONDERFUL PRODUCT PURCHASE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH EXCELLENT A+ SELLER FOR EBAY.
- l***_ (1354)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI didn't receive the book but the owner was very quick to get back to me when I contacted him/her. I was issued a refund which I'm very happy with since it wasn't delivered. Perfect customer service and I am most thankful for communication between us. I always value communication above all.
- v***h (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI just received The Crochet Answer Book & haven't had time to read it all. However, I have flipped through & read some along my way. The book was mailed in bubble envelop & arrived without damage. It is a beautiful book, clean as brand new- just missing the wrapper. This small & easy to store book is a great bargain from the seller & a great value from the author to the reader. It may not contain everything, but it surely answers most questions. Love it! Thank you!