Swept Away: The Vanishing Art of Broom Making (1ST ed.) by Karen Hobbs Desserts with striking close-ups of bark

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Swept Away: The Vanishing Art of Broom Making (1ST ed.) by Karen Hobbs Desserts with striking close-ups of barkSince Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has been an integral part of our daily lives. Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry, learn how broomcorn is grown, harvested, and dyed, and, following easy step by step instructions with photographs and illustrations, make your own broom using one of the seven different broom patterns provided, including Kitchen, Hearth,