02266cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000250012624500550015126400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250801940042352011790061753400450179665300150184165300240185685600430188099900170192356978UtSlPG20260610134319.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08036578  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aHall, Joseph Sparkes14aThe Book of the Feet: A History of Boots and Shoes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-04-14  aProduced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"The Book of the Feet: A History of Boots and Shoes" by Joseph Sparkes Hall is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the evolution and significance of footwear, detailing styles from ancient civilizations including the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, as well as the development of shoe-making practices in Europe and the United States. Hall, an experienced boot maker himself, combines historical insights with practical advice for shoemakers and remedies for foot ailments.  At the start of the book, Hall sets the tone by discussing the origin of foot coverings, particularly sandals in ancient Egypt, illustrating the early methods of shoe-making. He references ancient artifacts and adaptations found in museums, providing a vivid picture of how footwear has changed over time. The opening chapters introduce various aspects of shoe construction and usage in history, emphasizing both the aesthetic and functional roles shoes have played in societal norms and individual comfort, while hinting that the delight in craftsmanship and fashion has continually intertwined with cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShoemakers  aFootwear -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56978  c97809d97809