The blacksmith was once crucial to village life; whether commissioned for the humblest repair; the most luxurious ironwork or even the odd anvil marriage. Occupying prime position in the village; the forge attracted custom from miles around and was a hive of industry and social interaction. David L. McDougall here describes the varied work blacksmiths undertook; the tools and techniques they used; and the magical and mystical qualities with which they were associated. If you want to know more about the rise and fall of the country blacksmith ndash; and the recent revival of the craft ndash; this colourfully illustrated book is the ideal introduction.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not particularly stageable; not particularly interesting.By K. CarlsonI purchased this with two other collections of short plays for teens to use with the high school drama club I run. I was rather disappointed with the characterizations and some of the very large cast sizes for very short plays. The students (urban high school) I work with and I found the characters to be rather flat caricatures of teenage angst rather than deeper characters that my students have become interested in portraying. The one gem I found here was The Ten Minute High School Experience; which takes a modern stripped down approach to theatre and puts experimental theatre into a lens that my students can understand. I wish more of the writing; characterization and dialogue had been like it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not much in there that is appropriateBy Annette TringhamI was looking for material for ages 12 - 18 for a summer camp. Most of the material in this book has drug or sexual references; not in a positive light for teaching about theater craft. It appeals to the lowest common denominator of teen life. There was not one of twenty plays that was suitable.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Resource for First-Year Drama Students!By Robbie K. GillI bought these to use with my first-year drama students! They are a great resource for quick-to-memorize scenes! Highly recommended for students who are just exploring their dramatic side!
