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The village blacksmith, by Aldren A. Watson. Illus. by the author.

Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

GUSN

GUSN-147264

Description

ix, 125 p. illus. 26 cm., Describes the work of a blacksmith, including the development of techniques for working iron, the tools used, and the objects made on the forge. Also discusses the decline of this profession with the expansion of large scale industry.

Details

Descriptive Terms

Blacksmithing.

Originator

Watson, Aldren Auld, 1917-

Publication

New York, Crowell

Description

ix, 125 p. illus. 26 cm.
Describes the work of a blacksmith, including the development of techniques for working iron, the tools used, and the objects made on the forge. Also discusses the decline of this profession with the expansion of large scale industry.

Notes

Bibliography: p. 119-121.

Call Number

Stacks TT220.W3

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