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Traditional Blacksmithing: The Fine Art of Horseshoeing and Wagon Making
Author(s): J. G. Holmstrom (Author)
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Publication Date: 1 Mar. 2012
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 204 pages
- ISBN-10: 1616085517
- ISBN-13: 9781616085513
Book Description
Only an experienced blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the livelihood of all blacksmiths could produce such a wonderful guide. Holmstrom provides not just practical instruction for all manner of small-scale blacksmith work, but intersperses his guidance with more general life lessons for blacksmiths, such as not falling prey to “habits of intemperance.” More than a snapshot of a bygone era, the style and the content of Traditional Blacksmithing will appeal to readers of today, thanks to Holmstrom’s generous and patient approach. Topics covered include: setting up shop, building your own machinery, repairing horse hooves, fixing your tools, and even building a strong reputation in the community.
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About the Author
J. G. Holmstrom was a successful practicing blacksmith in the early twentieth century. While he worked during the day, he took notes on his tools and techniques, and over time organized his notes into a book each night at home. Traditional Blacksmithing was originally published in 1904, and was the first blacksmithing book written by a working blacksmith.
