The Sloyd System Of Wood Working, With A Brief Description Of The Eva Rodhe Model Series (1892)

""The Sloyd System of Wood Working, with a Brief Description of the Eva Rodhe Model Series"" is a book written by Benjamin B. Hoffman in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Sloyd system of woodworking, which was a popular method of teaching woodworking in schools during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Sloyd system emphasizes the importance of learning through practical experience and hands-on work, and it was designed to help students develop their manual dexterity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The book includes detailed instructions and diagrams for a variety of woodworking projects, ranging from simple toys and household items to more complex furniture pieces. It also provides a brief history of the Sloyd system and its founder, Otto Salomon, as well as an overview of the Eva Rodhe model series, which were a set of woodworking projects designed specifically for girls. Overall, ""The Sloyd System of Wood Working, with a Brief Description of the Eva Rodhe Model Series"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the history and philosophy of woodworking education. It is a must-read for anyone interested in woodworking, education, or the history of manual arts.And Also An Historical Sketch Of The Growth Of The Manual Training Idea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.