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100	1		_aWinks, W. E. _q(William Edward), _d1842-1926
245	1	0	_aLives of Illustrious Shoemakers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-09-06
508			_aProduced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShoemakers -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40677
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