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Title: A Short Treatise on Boots and Shoes, Ancient and Modern
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes, 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: "A Short Treatise on Boots and Shoes, Ancient and Modern" by Walter H. Goater is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This book explores the evolution of footwear, tracing its origins from ancient sandals worn by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans to the various styles that emerged throughout history. The treatise covers not only the functional aspects of boots and shoes but also their cultural significance in different societies. In this examination of footwear, Goater delves into the materials and designs used across various cultures, highlighting unique practices such as the Japanese custom of removing shoes before entering homes and the Persian tradition of wearing high heels as indicators of status. He discusses the transition from simple sandals to more elaborate designs, including the high wooden chapineys of Venice and the pointed poulaines of the Middle Ages. The book concludes with a brief overview of modern footwear offerings, emphasizing the grace and durability of contemporary designs. Through illustrations and engaging anecdotes, Goater paints a rich tapestry of how footwear reflects social norms, aesthetics, and trade throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goater, Walter H.
EBook No.: 65623
Published: Jun 16, 2021
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Footwear -- History
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Short Treatise on Boots and Shoes, Ancient and Modern
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes, 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: "A Short Treatise on Boots and Shoes, Ancient and Modern" by Walter H. Goater is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This book explores the evolution of footwear, tracing its origins from ancient sandals worn by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans to the various styles that emerged throughout history. The treatise covers not only the functional aspects of boots and shoes but also their cultural significance in different societies. In this examination of footwear, Goater delves into the materials and designs used across various cultures, highlighting unique practices such as the Japanese custom of removing shoes before entering homes and the Persian tradition of wearing high heels as indicators of status. He discusses the transition from simple sandals to more elaborate designs, including the high wooden chapineys of Venice and the pointed poulaines of the Middle Ages. The book concludes with a brief overview of modern footwear offerings, emphasizing the grace and durability of contemporary designs. Through illustrations and engaging anecdotes, Goater paints a rich tapestry of how footwear reflects social norms, aesthetics, and trade throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goater, Walter H.
EBook No.: 65623
Published: Jun 16, 2021
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Footwear -- History
LoCC: Technology: Manufactures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.