9781332600229 - The File (Classic Reprint): Its History, Making, and Uses: Its History, Making, and Uses (Classic Reprint) de Inc, Henry Disston Sons (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of files, essential tools dating back to the Stone Age. The author recounts how the notched edges of ancient tools led to the invention of teeth for abrasive purposes. Evidence of files can be found in prehistoric times, with bronze files emerging during the Bronze Age. Crucially, the book positions the development of files within broader historical and technological contexts, demonstrating how they have shaped various industries and crafts. By examining examples from different cultures and time periods, the author explores the thematic depth and diverse uses of files, highlighting their enduring significance in human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.