Written in 1928, this is the authoritative book on all things furniture related, from the earliest settlers in America to the twentieth century, this is the resource book that you need to know styles, construction, master craftsman, and more. Whether you are a craftsman or a collector, this is the book that must be in your collection.Here Wallace Nutting, the most renowned authority in the field, gives everyone the opportunity to profit by his own experiences throughout a long life devoted to American antiques. He tells the reader where and what to collect, analyzes the special problems of the small collector, lists twenty-one precautions for the beginner. He recounts some delightful collectors' yarns, and describes his own experiences in acquiring historic antiques--most of which are now in museums. - from Amzon