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Mr. Fox has carefully rooted through economic history as well as roamed through the countryside in search of traditional artisans, such as bell founders and coopers, to interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

In France, coopers dried their wood for up to three years, while U.S. manufacturers tended to stop at a year.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2016

Skilled coopers still build the barrels, by hand.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2016

But Diageo said the plan would create 110 new jobs aimed at young people including apprentice coopers and coppersmiths.

From The Guardian • Jun. 6, 2012

It soon gave way, when we suddenly came on four men dressed as coopers.

From A Sailor of King George by Bevan, A. Beckford