Project Gutenberg 2018-04-14 Public domain in the USA. 282 Hall, Joseph Sparkes 08036578 The Book of the Feet: A History of Boots and Shoes Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Shoemakers Footwear -- History TS Text Category: History - Other Category: Fashion 327363 2025-06-22T15:42:29.526799 text/html 324845 2021-01-24T14:40:55 text/html 2222495 2025-06-22T15:42:39.178712 application/epub+zip 2209194 2025-06-22T15:42:31.543787 application/epub+zip 186574 2025-06-22T15:42:30.352747 application/epub+zip 2288242 2025-06-22T15:42:44.940667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2240277 2025-06-22T15:42:37.078746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257990 2022-08-25T15:47:14.334851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284706 2025-06-22T15:42:28.694823 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 284473 2018-04-14T12:07:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18150 2025-06-22T15:42:45.146688 application/rdf+xml 19050 2025-06-22T15:42:30.658745 image/jpeg 3854 2025-06-22T15:42:30.403749 image/jpeg 108299 2018-04-14T12:07:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 1951679 2021-01-24T14:40:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 1987377 2025-06-22T15:42:29.747796 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog