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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This early work by R. G. Collingwood was originally published in 1939 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'An Essay on Metaphysics' is a work of philosophy that discusses the existence of God, causation, the metaphysics of Kant, and much more. Robin George Collingwood was born on 22nd February 1889, in Cartmel, England. Collingwood attended Rugby School before enrolling at University College, Oxford, where he received a congratulatory first class honours for reading Greats. Collingwood produced The Principles of Art in 1938, outlining the concept of art as being essentially expressions of emotion. He claimed that it was a necessary function of the human mind and considered it an important collaborative activity. He also published other works of philosophy, such as 'Speculum Mentis' (1924), 'An Essay on Philosophic Method' (1933), 'An Essay on Metaphysics' (1940), and many more.

This book contains a detailed instruction manual for the designing and making of a variety of tables out of wood. Containing a great number of innovative and attractive pieces complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is ideal for anyone with an interest in constructing their own furniture and makes for a great reference book on many aspects of woodworking. The chapters of this book include: 'The Extending Table', 'Dining Table', 'Occasional Tables ¿ Four Designs', 'Modern Style ¿ Occasional Table', 'Contemporary Glass Top Coffee Table', 'Coffee Tables in Contemporary Style', 'Tripod Coffee Table', 'Combination Coffee Table and Seat', 'Attractive Combined Coffee and Sewing Table', 'Folding Coffee Table', 'Side Table', 'For Tables with Skew Legs ¿ Corner', and many more. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.