Author: Jeffrey P. Greene The author chronicles the era's history, craft and construction. You will learn about the evolution of design and construction in this classic period. Greene explains and illustrates its furniture-making techniques,including authentic joinery, construction, carving, turning and finishing. You will discover how to make working drawing from existing pieces and how to incorporate classic designs into today's construction. You'll also learn how to create accurate period details such as ball-and-claw feet, cabriole legs and veneering. Hardcover 320 pages