Project Gutenberg 2014-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 409 Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William) 1855 1945 Burgess, F. W. (Frederick William) Burgess, Frederick William Chats on Old Copper and Brass Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Chats on Old Copper and Brass" by Fred. W. Burgess is a detailed exploration of the history, artistry, and collecting of metal work, particularly copper and brass, written in the early 20th century. The book serves both as a guide for collectors and as a historical account of metalwork through various eras, focusing on the evolution of craftsmanship and the aesthetic significance of these materials. It likely seeks to inspire interest in the beauty and historical context of metal artifacts, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. The opening of the work introduces readers to the allure of collecting metal artifacts, emphasizing the artistic and historical value of copper and brass pieces. Burgess discusses the significance of these metals throughout different periods, such as the Bronze Age, and highlights how collectors can trace the evolution of craftsmanship from ancient times to contemporary practices. He also mentions notable sources of copper and the various forms it has taken, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the objects and traditions associated with this enduring craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Copperwork Brasswork Metal-work -- Collectors and collecting Brasses Copper NK Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: How To ... 474648 2025-09-19T04:42:11.824433 text/html 446643 2024-10-24T11:14:59 text/html 2953816 2025-09-19T04:42:20.935398 application/epub+zip 2949061 2025-09-19T04:42:13.734474 application/epub+zip 236052 2025-09-19T04:42:12.821400 application/epub+zip 3075099 2025-09-19T04:42:26.169871 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3008164 2025-09-19T04:42:19.833384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303295 2022-09-21T11:21:29.704431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375970 2025-09-19T04:42:10.710437 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 356009 2024-10-24T11:14:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17257 2025-09-19T04:42:26.323834 application/rdf+xml 9551 2025-09-19T04:42:12.930393 image/jpeg 1578 2025-09-19T04:42:12.877396 image/jpeg 2893181 2025-09-19T04:42:12.007463 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog