Building Of A Shoe (1912)

The Building Of A Shoe is a book written by Fred Hammond Nichols, first published in 1912. It is a detailed account of the process of making a shoe, from the selection of the leather to the final polishing. The author, who was a shoemaker himself, provides a comprehensive guide to the various tools and techniques used in shoemaking, including cutting, stitching, and lasting. The book also covers the history of shoemaking, with a focus on the development of the industry in the United States. The Building Of A Shoe is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and craft of shoemaking, as well as for historians and scholars of the history of technology and industry. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams, which help to clarify the various stages of the shoemaking process. Overall, The Building Of A Shoe is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the world of shoemaking.A Series Of Practical Chapters Prepared By Well-Known Authorities In The Several Departments Of Shoe Manufacturing And Selling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.