Ergebnis für "Craft" in Geschichte

A groundbreaking and endlessly surprising history of how artisans created America, from the nation’s origins to the present day. At the center of the United States’ economic and social development, according to conventional wisdom, are industry and technology - while craftspeople and handmade objects are relegated to a bygone past. Renowned historian Glenn Adamson turns that narrative on its head in this innovative account, revealing makers’ central role in shaping America’s identity.

In Craeft, archaeologist and medieval historian Alexander Langlands argues that our modern understanding of craft only skims the surface. His journeys from his home in Wales have taken him along the Atlantic seaboard of Europe, from Spain through France and England to Scotland and Iceland in search of the lost meaning of craft.

'Indispensable – brilliantly grounded in first-hand experience and telling detail. Compelling' - Rory Stewart From top defence analyst Jack Watling, Statecraft reveals how states collaborate, compete and fight in this era of global turmoil. Why did Russia struggle in the early months of its...

Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography A groundbreaking study of the first Black female novelist and her life as an enslaved woman, from the biographer who solved the mystery of her identity, with a foreword by...

US Air Force Major George Filer belongs to the generation of pilots and airmen who first became aware of the strange aircraft showing up in the Earth’s atmosphere after World War II. These men - military professionals who flew planes, commanded ships, served as radar operators and air traffic controllers at air fields around the world - began to whisper amongst themselves about encounters with suspected extraterrestrial aircraft.

Everything the connoisseur could ever want to know about gin, the spirit that sparked a worldwide distilling boom. Nothing communicates elegance and refinement like a Martini. Nothing refreshes on a warm summer day like a Gin & Tonic. It is no accident that gin stands at the center of these...

A history of one of humankind’s most resilient and influential technologies over the past millennium—the book. Revelatory and entertaining in equal measure, Portable Magic will charm and challenge literature lovers of all kinds as it illuminates the transformative power and eternal appeal...

Timothy R. White begins his history of the theater industry with the dispersed pre-Broadway era, when components such as costumes, lights, and scenery were built and stored nationwide. Subsequently, the majority of backstage operations and storage were consolidated in New York City during what is now known as the golden age of musical theater. Toward the latter half of the 20th century, decentralization and deindustrialization brought the emergence of nationally distributed regional theaters and performing arts centers.

Based on extensive archival research as well as interviews with the movement's key players going back to the 1960s, this acclaimed book is the most comprehensive chronicle yet of one of the most interesting and lucrative culinary trends in the US since World War II. Acitelli weaves the story of the rise of American craft beer into the tales of trends like Slow Food and the rebirth of America's urban areas, and paints an unforgettable portrait of plucky entrepreneurial triumph.

Written in 1860 in the language of the day by William and Ellen Craft, Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom tells the story of a husband and wife's plight to escape slavery in 1848 Georgia. Unlike many slaves who escaped in the dead of night chased by slave hunters and bloodhounds, the Crafts traveled in first-class trains, dined with a steamboat captain, and stayed in the best hotels during their escape to Philadelphia and freedom. Ellen, who was nearly white, disguised herself as a young male cotton planter traveling with his slave, William.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling journey of Anderson, the courageous third officer on board the renowned opium clipper, Eamont. Built in Cowes, the Eamont played a pivotal role in the opening of Japan to foreigners in 1858, acting as a dispatch boat between Nagasaki and Shanghai. This vessel was instrumental in the negotiations for Japans first commercial treaty, despite facing significant opposition. The Eamonts crew experienced the wonders of uncharted territories, witnessing history in the making. They withstood the devastating September Typhoon of 1858, where they had to cut away her ...

While an exhaustive account of Canadas rich water history would require volumes, this podcast takes an engaging first look at the diverse elements that shape it. Explore the evolution of Indigenous kayaks and canoes, the transition to oar and sail-powered small craft, and the majestic sailing vessels that navigated Canadian waters and beyond. Discover the significance of steamers in boosting Canadian enterprise and the vital fisheries that once captivated great minds like Lord Bacon. We‚ll also delve into Canada‚s trade relations with nations that traverse the great waters and pay homage ...

“It can start with a knock on the door one morning. It is the local Indian agent, or the parish priest, or, perhaps, a Mounted Police officer.” So began the school experience of many Indigenous children in Canada for more than a hundred years, and so begins the history of residential schools prepared by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).

In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artist’s palette, Victoria Finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself. How did the most precious...

The craft project est un média fondé par Raphaëlle Le Baud engagé à faire grandir l’appétit pour les métiers d’art en donnant la parole à ceux qui les exercent. Un artisan d’art est un homme ou une femme qui choisit de faire apparaître de nouveaux objets sur la planète et consacre à cette tâche son corps, son âme et son esprit en mêlant la technique du virtuose, la malice de l’inventeur et la poésie du créateur. Professionnels des métiers d’art, étudiants, institutions, écoles, passionnés… au carrefour de tous les acteurs du secteur, nous écoutons, nous ...

Beer has been creating community, laughter, inspiration, and just plain awesome stories for centuries. Join us as we talk with fellow craft beer lovers and adventurers about being entrepreneurs, avid hikers, crazy-ass mountain bikers, parents, home-brewers, volunteers, and anyone who is living their Stout Life. So grab your favorite craft beer, embrace your favorite person, and get ready to be inspired to live your Stout Life.We are Ken and April Pishna, and we created The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast with Living a Stout Life to drink good beer, yes, but to also share the stories that...

Travel with us as we visit Scotland's gin distilleries. Listen as we chat with the distillers and their teams about the stories behind their gins. Learn what makes Scottish craft gin the wonderful creation that it is.

"Informative and entertaining...Rogers is a seasoned raconteur, unreeling an eons-spanning tale with skill." —Wall Street Journal A lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of Booze From...

Chief McAdams is a legend in the ranks of the United States Coast Guard. His career spanned twenty-seven years from 1950 through 1977. During that time, he operated numerous patrol and motor lifeboats. He commanded stations, wrote training manuals, and assisted in designing and testing new boat designs. Throughout his career Chief McAdams is credited with participating in over 5000 rescues and saving over 100 lives.

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