Catherine Dike examines the two main groups of walking sticks and canes: gadget sticks and decorative ones. The book is of interest not only to cane collectors but to collectors in general, as the book''s coverage overlaps with many other fields.'
Author Biography
Catherine Dike is a collector of canes. She has researched their history and co-published two reference books. She has also written numerous magazine articles and organised several exhibitions on the subject.
