This edition had all images removed.
Title: How to Make a Shoe
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
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(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "How to Make a Shoe" by John Parker Headley is a practical guide to shoemaking written in the early 1880s. This text falls under the category of a how-to manual, covering the craftsmanship and techniques associated with creating shoes. It provides insights into the various materials, tools, and measurements necessary for making footwear, reflecting the industrial practices of the late 19th century. The book serves both as a resource for aspiring shoemakers and a reflection on the craft itself. Headley details each step of the shoemaking process, from taking accurate foot measurements to assembling different parts of the shoe, such as the upper, sole, and heel. The content is both instructional and informative, employing a poetic style to engage readers while showcasing the intricate art and science of shoemaking. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the importance of precision and quality in the craft, creating a roadmap for anyone interested in developing their skills in creating footwear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Headley, John Parker
EBook No.: 25013
Published: Apr 7, 2008
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Shoemakers
Subject: Shoes
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: How to Make a Shoe
Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "How to Make a Shoe" by John Parker Headley is a practical guide to shoemaking written in the early 1880s. This text falls under the category of a how-to manual, covering the craftsmanship and techniques associated with creating shoes. It provides insights into the various materials, tools, and measurements necessary for making footwear, reflecting the industrial practices of the late 19th century. The book serves both as a resource for aspiring shoemakers and a reflection on the craft itself. Headley details each step of the shoemaking process, from taking accurate foot measurements to assembling different parts of the shoe, such as the upper, sole, and heel. The content is both instructional and informative, employing a poetic style to engage readers while showcasing the intricate art and science of shoemaking. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the importance of precision and quality in the craft, creating a roadmap for anyone interested in developing their skills in creating footwear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Headley, John Parker
EBook No.: 25013
Published: Apr 7, 2008
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Shoemakers
Subject: Shoes
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.