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The Longbow, the Schooner & the Violin: Wood and Human Achievement Hardcover – May 30, 2022

by Marq de Villiers (Author)
3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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The English longbow, made of rare yew wood, unmatched for accuracy, speed of fire, and deadliness, shifted Europe’s balance of power in the Middle Ages.

Schooners, those "able handsome ladies" of the sea, inaugurated a new era of global trade, carrying high-value cargoes of tea and spice to Europe and America with unmatched speed and reliability.

The violin, individual examples of which have personalities and histories as brilliant as the performers who play them, brought Western music to the pinnacle of expressiveness.

These three iconic artifacts exemplify the inventive ways human ingenuity has employed wood - one of our most extraordinary natural substances - to change its culture and history. In this sweeping and beautifully-written history, award-winning author Marq de Villiers explores our relationship with wood, from ancient times to the present, from the forest to the workshop. Wood, he writes, has always been an essential companion to human development, and its most remarkable applications may still be ahead.

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    May 30, 2022
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  6. ISBN-10
    1989555594
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1989555590
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Born in South Africa, Marq de Villiers is the author of nine books on exploration, history, politics, and travel, including Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource, which won the Governor General’s Award for Non-Fiction. He was made a member of the Order of Canada in 2010.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sutherland House Books (May 30, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1989555594
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1989555590
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.2 x 1 x 9.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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AndreaRomance
4.0 out of 5 stars Mix of science and history
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
A mix of science and history, this book is an interesting look at how wood shaped human civilization. Accessibly written with flashes of humor, this book may change how you think about the relationship between humans and their environment.

Thanks, NetGalley for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
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Teacher's Pet
2.0 out of 5 stars Ugh!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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Did not know before reading this, that the author is simply using the topics in the title for an agenda push. Will glean what I can but it is pretty had to stomach his quasi-environmentalism.
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stacy m boore
2.0 out of 5 stars The content of the violin chapter is missing from the Kindle version
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
And Amazon won’t let me return it for a refund. Anyone else have this problem? Otherwise, it’s an informative read.
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Vicki M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for history lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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I was taught history as a series of battles, empires, and disasters. This great read teaches about the technology of wood use and it’s role in seminal historic events. Thought provoking, excellent read. Quickly shipped and well packed. Highly recommend.
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