Handcraft in Wood and Metal: A Handbook of Training in Their Practical Working for Teachers, Students,& Craftsmen. E-book. Formato PDF John Hooper   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

The general impression in the past has been that any attempt at freehand curves or decoration in models necessarily means neglect of the mechanical side, but this does not follow according to the authors experience, and they would deplore the acceptance of this idea. The main feature of handcraft work after the early stages is individual effort on the part of the pupil, which adds to the interest and value of the subject as a whole. Much has been said upon correlation in handcraft. In well directed handcraft correlation is inevitable. Thinking and doing must perforce be linked together, and when this is done in the class or craft, room it must work toward a better general education.

Later Writings of Bishop Hooper: Together With His Letters and Other Pieces. E-book. Formato PDF John Hooper   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

Tux Editor on the completion of his labours desires to record his obligations to the most noble the Marquis of Exeter, and to the Dean and Chapter of Peterborough, who kindly allowed him am to their libraries: to the Rev. J. F. Russell, of Enfield Highway, for the loan of several originals; and to the Rev. Robert Scott and other friends for much valuable assistance. To these must be added the Rev. Samuel Carr, Editor of the Early Writings of Bishop Hooper, who ofi'ered to overlook the work during its progress through the press.