woodworkers

"Heir to the wise Daniel, H?sib is a young woodcutter promised to a great future. When his greedy companions abandon him in the middle of the forest, he meets the Queen of Serpents. She then tells her story, a fabulous adventure filled with gods and demons, princes and prophets . . . From Kabul to Cairo, journeys intertwine with intrigues and spiritual quests while the fabulous nights follow one another . . ."--Back cover.

Explores the life of a colonial woodworker, including his job responsibilities, importance to the community, and everyday life.

Discusses the importance of wood in colonial times, describing how trees were cut down and made into lumber and the training of apprentice carpenters, cabinetmakers, coopers, and wheelwrights.