Make Your Own Walking Sticks
Make Your Own Walking Sticks

Author: Charles Self

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2007-07-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1607658984

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Take your woodworking for a walk! Woodworkers, carvers, and turners of all skill levels will discover 15 fun walking stick projects that range from a basic pine staff to a sophisticated brass-adorned turned cane. Complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns, and in-depth coverage of shaping, turning, and finishing techniques, this book also includes a valuable guide to woods and an impressive gallery of works from the private collection of Albert LeCoff, executive director of the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia.

Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick
Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick

Author: David Stehly

Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565238978

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"Carve beautiful wildlife walking sticks with step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, an inspirational color photo gallery, and advice on wood sourcing and finishing"--Publisher's description.

A Visual History of Walking Sticks and Canes
A Visual History of Walking Sticks and Canes

Author: Anthony Moss

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-10-10

Total Pages: 569

ISBN-13: 1538144964

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A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world, dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a historical context on both practical and ceremonial usage. At the same time, specially shot pictures showcase the celebrated A&D Collection of canes, while enlightening prose demonstrates the cane's enduring relevance to society. More than just a mobility aid, the cane has held numerous offices of significance. From the staff of the legendary Monkey King in the classic Chinese Journey to the West, or the stylised crosiers carried by high-ranking prelates from the Roman Catholic church, to the truncheon wielded by Mr Punch in puppet shows, canes are embedded in the culture of almost every country around the globe. Roving the map with one hand and thumbing through history books with the other, A Virtual History of Walking Canes and Sticks seeks not only to introduce the collector to the diverse wealth of canes available but also to entertain the casual reader. Intermingled with over 800 full-colour pictures are descriptions of gadget canes for tradesmen, squirting canes for pranksters, and glamorous Art Nouveau canes for the dapper gentlemen of the '20s. Informative and meticulously researched, this book paves an accessible route into a niche subject while paying homage to our ongoing relationship with canes. This story stretches back as far as history itself.

Good Trick, Walking Stick!
Good Trick, Walking Stick!

Author: Sheri M. Bestor

Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.

Published: 2017-12-13

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1684444500

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Walking sticks are among the world's most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a walking stick's life-cycle will captivate budding entomologists. Informative sidebars are included that let children learn even more about these wild insects.

The Witch's Walking Stick
The Witch's Walking Stick

Author: Susan Meddaugh

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780618529483

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Poor Margaret is waking up to another bad day. Ever since her parents died, her brother and sister have made her sweep the floors, chop the wood, cook the meals, feed the pigs, and anything else they can think to demand. Selfish, mean, and twice as big as Margaret, they always get their way. When at last Margaret has had enough, she runs away into the forest. Just as she is wondering how she will survive, she comes upon an old lady with a very sad story: a dog has run off with her walking stick, and she can’t do a thing without it. When the old lady promises Margaret a reward of three gold coins for its safe return, the girl readily agrees. Little does Margaret know that the old lady is really a witch, her reward a trick, and her walking stick a magic stick the witch has used to make a thousand miserable wishes come true . . .

Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Bartholomew and the Oobleck

Author: Dr. Seuss

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1949-10-12

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 0394800753

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Join Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a king’s magical mishap! Bored with rain, sunshine, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green goo called Oobleck—which soon wreaks havock all over his kingdom! But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the stickiest problems.

The Magic Walking Stick
The Magic Walking Stick

Author: John Buchan

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-14

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781080537297

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The Magic Walking Stick is a children's short story by John Buchan. It tells the story of a teenage boy who buys a walking stick from a beggar - a magic walking stick that allows the boy to visit many places at his command...

The Walking Stick Method Of Self-defence
The Walking Stick Method Of Self-defence

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: Paladin Press

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581604382

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The walking stick is a convenient and formidable weapon in the hands of a man trained to use it. With the carry and use of firearms and knives gradually becoming more restricted by law, the stick is becoming an increasingly viable implement of practical self-defense for ordinary citizens. This book by "an officer of the Indian Police" is an extraordinary example of a practical martial art text of the early 20th century. The entire range of defensive and offensive skills is discussed and demonstrated, including guards, strikes, combinations, counterattacks, feints and tricks, double-handed techniques and training drills.

Canes Through the Ages
Canes Through the Ages

Author: Francis H. Monek

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780887408625

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A chronicle of the development of canes and the staggering variety of materials employed in their construction illustrated with over 1200 color photos. The dazzling array of hidden gadgetry and weaponry is revealed, along with useful information for collectors. Illustrated auctioneer's catalogs with prices help determine canes' values in the marketplace.