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Arthur J. Mason
Arthur Mason Cappon first became interested in the life of his grandfather Arthur J. Mason at the young age of 3 years old, when Mason passed away. Cappon grew up hearing many a tale about his grandfather from his mother and when he retired from his career as an engineer at the age of 82, he decided to begin researching Mason’s life. Cappon would spend the rest of his life perfecting this book until he passed away at the age of 93. Arthur J. Mason was a noted engineer, inventor and agriculturist.
Turning Wood Into Art
Comprising more than 125 extraordinary works by 43 craft artists, the Jane and Arthur Mason Collection is one of the world's premier collections of lathe-turned wooden objects. This sumptuously illustrated book features illuminating essays by two of the artists as well as by Arthur Mason himself. 141 illustrations, 130 in full color.
Come Easy, Go Easy
Originally published in 1933, "Come Easy, Go Easy" is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences during the Nevada Gold Rush period. Arthur Mason gives a vivid and realistic portrayal of the wild and adventurous times of the late 19th century. His story is full of action, humor, and drama, as well as historical details and insights into the culture and psychology of the people who shaped the West. It is a must-read for fans of Western fiction and history with vivid accounts of the hardships, hopes, successes, and failures of prospectors in a frontier mining community. From the original book description: 'A sailor with an Irishman's yearning for the hills stood braced against a San Francisco bar. The air was electric with the talk of gold and Nevada. Fifteen months later this seagoing prospector and an Albino mule had made a ten strike-two years later a fortune had slipped through his hands'.
The Flying Bo'sun: A Mystery of the Sea
There is never a dull moment in this sea adventure by author Arthur Mason. The adventure is narrated to us by a twenty four year old sailor who comes aboard the fast sailing schooner the 'Wampa' as the ships Mate. He struggles in his new role to assert his authority over the crew as they face adventure after adventure, from sea sickness to sharks trailing their ship. But his greatest test comes when the Captain dies suddenly and he has to take charge of the ship ...
