Winks, W. E. (William Edward) 1842-1926 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers" by W. E. Winks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the fascinating lives of notable individuals who began their careers as shoemakers, weaving a narrative that highlights their achievements and contributions to society. The book emphasizes the craft's rich history and the surprising intelligence and influence of those within it. The beginning of the book introduces the preface, establishing the reverence for shoemakers known as "The Gentle Craft," which has garnered cultural and historical significance. The author discusses the decline of traditional shoemaking due to mechanization and sets the stage to honor those who rose from humble beginnings in this trade. The opening chapters promise to delve into the lives of remarkable figures like Sir Cloudesley Shovel, a cobbler's boy who became an admiral, and James Lackington, a shoemaker turned successful bookseller, hinting at a narrative rich with inspiration and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-09-06 Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Shoemakers -- Biography CT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40677 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40677 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133929.0 40677