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A Day in the Life of a Colonial Glassblower (Library of Living and Working in Colonial Times)

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As a glassblower, I found this charming little tale quite informative.As an uncle to a two year old, I found it well illustrated, smooth paced, and very fun. We had a blast!!!! It is not always easy to help pass a craft to a young one,or keep one entertained in something so complex as glass, but I believe this little number hit the spot.An excellent and accruate historical view of colonial life. Did you know that glassblowing was the first free enterprise in Jamestown, stating in 1644? highly recomended........

My 5th grade son had the opportunity to be an apprentice to a local glassblower in conjunction with reading this book. My son and I can both attest to the accuracy of the book's description of the craft of glassblowing. The book was informative and helpful in helping my son grasp the terminology of glassblowing, enabling him to write a decent report! The book is not all-encompassing, though; additional research was required to understand the need for glassblowing during colonial times, and to find actual historical data. (The book utilizes a historical-fiction approach.)