{"title":"Clara Parkes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Clara Parkes, a beloved author whose works effortlessly blend the realms of \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e with the meticulous craft of wool making. Her books invite readers to embark on exciting journeys through the landscapes of the American wool industry, revealing the rich stories and traditions woven into each strand of yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eVanishing Fleece\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that offers an engaging exploration into the diverse and vibrant tapestry of the wool trade. Parkes shares her personal adventures and encounters with the people and processes that sustain this ancient craft. Her compelling narrative provides both an educational resource and a delightful travelogue for enthusiasts and novices alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable title, \u003cem\u003eVanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool\u003c\/em\u003e continues this journey, offering deeper insights into the wool industry with Parkes' characteristic warmth and passion. Her storytelling brings to life the exceptional craftsmanship and the enduring beauty of American wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClara Parkes' books are perfect for those who appreciate the art of storytelling, seek an immersive travel experience, or have an interest in the traditional crafts. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or curious newcomer, Parkes' engaging perspective on wool invites you on a memorable adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vanishing-fleece-by-clara-parkes-9781419735370","title":"Vanishing Fleece","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fast-paced account of the year Clara Parkes spent transforming a 676-pound bale of fleece into saleable yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Clara Parkes on a cross-country adventure and meet a cast of characters that includes the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet woefully cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTravel the country with her as she meets a flock of Saxon Merino sheep in upstate New York, tours a scouring plant in Texas, visits a steamy Maine dyehouse, helps sort freshly shorn wool on a working farm, and learns how wool fleece is measured, baled, shipped, and turned into skeins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn pursuit of the perfect yarn, Parkes describes a brush with the dangers of opening a bale (they can explode), and her adventures from Maine to Wisconsin (“the most knitterly state”) and back again. Along the way, she presents a behind-the-scenes look at the spinners, scourers, genius inventors, and crazy-complex mill machines that populate the yarn-making industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the book, you’ll be ready to set aside the backyard chickens and add a flock of sheep instead. Simply put, no other book exists that explores American culture through the lens of wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072390480108,"sku":"9781419735370","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13121233482693.jpg?v=1765101292"},{"product_id":"vanishing-fleece-adventures-in-american-wool-by-clara-parkes-9781419735318","title":"Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-paced account of the year Clara Parkes spent transforming a 676-pound bale of fleece into saleable yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Clara Parkes on a cross-country adventure and meet a cast of characters that includes the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet woefully cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTravel the country with her as she meets a flock of Saxon Merino sheep in upstate New York, tours a scouring plant in Texas, visits a steamy Maine dyehouse, helps sort freshly shorn wool on a working farm, and learns how wool fleece is measured, baled, shipped, and turned into skeins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn pursuit of the perfect yarn, Parkes describes a brush with the dangers of opening a bale (they can explode) and her adventures from Maine to Wisconsin (\"the most knitterly state\") and back again. 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