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Hazel Forsyth
Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker [PDF ebook]
Surviving the Great Fire of London

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Hazel Forsyth delvesin to never-before-studied primary sources to shed light on thedramatic aftermath of the disaster and reveal the very personalstories of the people who pieced their lives together in its wake. Bydocumenting the tradesmen, from apothecaries and chandlers toshoemakers and watchmakers, Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Makertells a story of loss and resilience and illuminates how the citywe know today rose from the ashes. Beautifully illustrated withexquisite fabrics, candle snuffers and other fascinating imagesassociated with the trades of the time, we are treated to a visualfeast, an evocative reminder of life before and after the Great Fire.

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Format PDF ● Pages 248 ● ISBN 9781838608095 ● Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing ● Published 2016 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 6991929 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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