Chimney sweeps : yesterday and today / by James Cross Giblin ; illustrated by Margot Tomes.
1982
CMC HD8039.C48 G5 1982 (Mapit)
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Title
Chimney sweeps : yesterday and today / by James Cross Giblin ; illustrated by Margot Tomes.
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Details
New York : Crowell, c1982.
Language
English
Description
56 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Call Number
CMC HD8039.C48 G5 1982
Dewey Decimal Classification
305/.964
Summary
Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries.
Note
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Bibliography: p. 52-53.
Awards
National Book Award, 1983.
Added Author
Tomes, Margot, ill.
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