Book of the Feet - A History of Boots and Shoes e-bog

This vintage book presents a comprehensive history of footwear, exploring the fashions of the Egyptians, Hebrews, Persians, Greeks, and Romans; as well as the styles in Europe from the middle ages to the nineteenth century. With detailed descriptions, historical information, and fantastic illustrations, "e;The Book of the Feet"e; will appeal to those with an interest in historical fashion and the evolution and development of footwear. Contents include: "e;On the most ancient Covering of the Feet"e;, "e;The History of Boots and Shoes in England"e;, "e;On the more modern Forms of Foreign Boots and Shoes"e;, "e;Commencement of the Trade"e;, "e;The Structure of the Human Foot, making Lasts Curing Corns, etc."e;, "e;The Poetry of the Feet, etc."e;, "e;History of Boots and Shoes in the United States"e;, "e;Biographical Sketches of Eminent Shoemakers"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with specially commissioned new introductions on leather crafting and the history of shoemaking.