The Learned Blacksmith

Author : Merle Curti
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1528763238
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Learned Blacksmith - The Letters and Journals of Elihu Burritt written by Merle Curti and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antique book contains a collection of letters and journal entries, from Elihu Burritt. Elihu Burritt was a poor boy. Like other boys a hundred years ago, he gloried in the idea of self-improvement, and like many of his contemporaries he became a self-made man. But it was not worldly riches that he made. His lifelong ideal was to serve man kind, to promote human brotherhood, and he was never tempted to take another path. Unlike most Americans, he had no ambition to rise above the working class from which he came. This fascinating text will appeal to those with an interest in the early twentieth century, and will be of considerable value to collectors of such literature. The chapters of this book include: 'A Self-Made Man', 'The Crusade for World Peace', 'The Campaign for Ocean Penny Postage', 'Slavery and Civil War', and 'Assisted Emigration and Arbitration'. This volume was first published in 1937, and is proudly republished now for the enjoyment and edification of discerning readers.

Author : Elihu Burritt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780781269483
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Learned Blacksmith written by Elihu Burritt and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonded Leather binding

Author : Charles M. Keller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521552394
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cognition and Tool Use written by Charles M. Keller and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-09-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Janet and Charles Keller provide an account of situated learning based on the ethnographic study of blacksmithing.

Author : Merle Curti
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781016231152
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Learned Blacksmith written by Merle Curti and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Alex Pole
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787136469
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Blacksmith written by Alex Pole and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born from fire and forge, Blacksmith is an exploration into the life and practices of the modern smith, and the history and folklore of this ancient art. Alex Pole guides the uninitiated on a journey from apprentice to master. Celebrating tools and traditions, from the humble nail to the history of the axe, he shares his passion and wealth of knowledge as a blacksmith to allow you a glimpse behind the steam- and smoked-filled scenes of life at the forge. Through sparks, fire and heat, delve into fascinating detail about the technique and skill that is required to master this age-old trade, and in the process discover a new appreciation of everyday objects and the people who bring them into existence. Beautifully designed and richly illustrated, Blacksmith is an essential guide to this timeless craft.

Author : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher : Candlewick
ISBN 13 : 1536204439
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Village Blacksmith written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary envisioning of a nineteenth-century poem pairs artwork by G. Brian Karas with the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow classic. His brow is wet with honest sweat; He earns whate’er he can, And looks the whole world in the face, For he owes not any man. The neighborhood blacksmith is a quiet and unassuming presence, tucked in his smithy under the chestnut tree. Sturdy, generous, and with sadness of his own, he toils through the day, passing on the tools of his trade, and come evening, takes a well-deserved rest. Longfellow’s timeless poem is enhanced by G. Brian Karas’s thoughtful and contemporary art in this modern retelling of the tender tale of a humble craftsman. An afterword about the tools and the trade of blacksmithing will draw readers curious about this age-honored endeavor, which has seen renewed interest in developed countries and continues to be plied around the world.

Author : Ryan Ridgway
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607658429
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Home Blacksmith written by Ryan Ridgway and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geared toward answering the many questions that new blacksmiths often have, author Ryan Ridgway hopes to fill the void of inaccessible information for aspiring blacksmiths with this comprehensive volume. By explaining the physics of moving metal, the different styles of anvils and forges, and alternative fuel sources, Ridgway sets his book apart from less detailed volumes. With 40 practical, easy-to-follow projects, The Home Blacksmith shows hopeful blacksmiths how to make tools, such as hammers and chisels; farm implements, such as gate latches and hoof picks; and items for home use, including drawer pulls and candle holders.

Author : Alexander Weygers
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1607743752
Total Pages : 927 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Modern Blacksmith written by Alexander Weygers and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 927 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach yourself the lost arts of blacksmithing, tool design, and tool repair. Design, forge, and fix your own tools, hardware, and household accessories with master craftsman and teacher Alexander G. Weygers. The Complete Modern Blacksmith contains clear, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of the author’s own detailed drawings, bringing scores of time-honored techniques to modern artisans – experienced craftsmen and beginners alike. This unique resource brings together three popular but long-out-of-print classics: • The Modern Blacksmith, which covers everything from developing the correct hammer and body motions for forging and creating tools such as pliers, shovels, and hinges. • The Recycling, Use, and Repair of Tools, which stresses the reuse of old materials, featuring easy-to-follow processes. • The Making of Tools, which explores how to design, sharpen, and temper whichever tool you need, using only basic shop equipment and scrap steel. A truly invaluable resource, The Complete Modern Blacksmith is an essential volume in any craftman's library.

Author : Lorelei Sims
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 9781592532513
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Backyard Blacksmith written by Lorelei Sims and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Backyard Blacksmith takes the mystery out of blacksmithing, but not the magic... There is an increasing interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are becoming at-home blacksmiths. Blacksmithing is a simple, rewarding craft anyone can enjoy in their backyard or home workshop -- even beginners can produce useful and beautiful projects on their first try. The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby, with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door knockers and botanical ornaments.

Author : Antonello Rizzo
Publisher : Original Ideas
ISBN 13 : 9780997979824
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Blacksmith's Project Book written by Antonello Rizzo and published by Original Ideas. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Blacksmith's Project Book" presents 20 original intermediate and advanced projects for blacksmiths looking to further hone their skills and learn techniques from European master smiths. This hardcover 248 page book, with over 900 high-quality photos, clearly explains the necessary steps and techniques for completing projects which include metallic fusion, damascening, chromatic finishing techniques, foldforming, patination, sculpture forging, and other interesting topics. Antonello Rizzo's first bestselling project book, "Secrets of the Forge", contained almost 50 original projects by Italian master smiths for beginning and intermediate level blacksmiths. This excellent new book brings the level up a notch and has the intention of also serving as creative fodder for the smiths' own project designs. The bonus 21st chapter of this book is a fascinating essay presenting the essayist's heartfelt thoughts on the restoration of old wrought iron. You can be sure that there is plenty of material in The Blacksmith's Project Book that will be of great interest to any practicing blacksmith.