Tales From the Blue Ox is a collection of the best tools techniques recipes and general common sense gleaned from the history of Victorianera ingenuity. Interspersed with these gems of nearly forgotten wisdom is the story of one of Northern Californias leastknown treasures the Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park. The Blue Ox is a combination livinghistory museum sawmill and custom woodworking shop specializing in the distinctive gingerbread decoration of Victorianera homes. It is also a workplac