Illustrated. Formatted for the Kindle.Excerpt from beginning of book:Shoemakers are known both far and wide,As men who always cut up side—Horse sometimes, also cow leather,To meet the changes in the weather.Sheep and goats are often slain;Both unite to make it plainThat sheep is used for lining nice,When goat alone would not suffice;Just so with calf as well as kid.Some use these linen-lined,And think it quite the best, for thoseWho feel themselves refined.Refined or not, we think it trueOur feet need some protection;To do whate’er they have to do,We make our own selection.Select at all times the best we can,Both of shoemakers as well as shoes,This is much the better plan,And learns us how to choose.INTRODUCTION.The Author of the book in hand, having passed through the various scenes through which he would accompany his readers, was prompted to make this offering to the craft and the public in order to relieve his mind of the thoughts had upon the subject of making shoes, as well as to contribute something of a literary character which, in the broad range of possibilities, may become useful as a text-book, or family-book, for those who may feel interested in making or wearing shoes, and perhaps lead to something better. Realizing the imperfections and shortcomings of the human family, to some extent at least, no claim beyond that which you are disposed to put upon it is held, so that any communication will be gladly received and noted. This opportunity is also taken to express thanks for some valuable suggestions from the U. S. Bureau of Education, and others, concerning the publication of this little volume, and in its present shape you are invited to read and make the best use of it you can.--JNO. P. HEADLEY, Jr.