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A Visual History of Walking Sticks and Canes (Hardcover)
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A Visual History of Walking Sticks and Canes (Hardcover)
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A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world,
dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a
historical context on both practical and ceremonial usage. At the
same time, specially shot pictures showcase the celebrated A&D
Collection of canes, while enlightening prose demonstrates the
cane's enduring relevance to society. More than just a mobility
aid, the cane has held numerous offices of significance. From the
staff of the legendary Monkey King in the classic Chinese Journey
to the West, or the stylised crosiers carried by high-ranking
prelates from the Roman Catholic church, to the truncheon wielded
by Mr Punch in puppet shows, canes are embedded in the culture of
almost every country around the globe. Roving the map with one hand
and thumbing through history books with the other, A Virtual
History of Walking Canes and Sticks seeks not only to introduce the
collector to the diverse wealth of canes available but also to
entertain the casual reader. Intermingled with over 800 full-colour
pictures are descriptions of gadget canes for tradesmen, squirting
canes for pranksters, and glamorous Art Nouveau canes for the
dapper gentlemen of the '20s. Informative and meticulously
researched, this book paves an accessible route into a niche
subject while paying homage to our ongoing relationship with canes.
This story stretches back as far as history itself.
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