02522cam a22003493u 4500 58318 UtSlPG 20260610134337.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TT Gill, Harold B. The Blacksmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg : An Account of His Life & Times and of His Craft The Blacksmith in 18th-Century Williamsburg Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Williamsburg craft series Release date is 2018-11-21 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Blacksmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Harold B. Gill is a historical account published in the late 20th century, specifically in 1978. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the role of blacksmiths within the context of colonial Williamsburg, focusing on their life, times, and craft in the 18th century. The work gives insight into the blacksmith's significance in early American society, capturing the intersection of craftsmanship and everyday life during this colonial period. The narrative delves into the origins of blacksmithing in Virginia, highlighting early blacksmiths who were integral to the survival and growth of the colony. It chronicles the development of the iron industry, from the initial attempts at iron production by Jamestown settlers to the successful establishment of ironworks by the mid-1700s. The book describes the various tasks blacksmiths undertook, from making tools and implements vital for agriculture to providing essential services to the community. Gill enriches the text with accounts of prominent blacksmiths, the techniques they employed, and the unique challenges they faced in a rapidly changing economic landscape. Overall, it provides a comprehensive and engaging look at a craft that played a crucial role in shaping colonial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Blacksmithing -- History Ford, Thomas K. Williamsburg craft series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58318 99145 99145