Project Gutenberg 2019-01-03 Public domain in the USA. 231 Richardson, William H., of Boston 08036375 The Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Assistant and Guide. Containing a Brief History of the Trade. History of India-rubber and Gutta-percha, and Their Application to the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes. Full Instructions in the Art, With Diagrams and Scales, Etc., Etc. Vulcanization and Sulphurization, English and American Patents. With an Elaborate Treatise on Tanning. Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow 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 Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Assistant and Guide" by W. H. Richardson is a comprehensive guide on the boot and shoe manufacturing industry written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a historical account, providing insights into the evolution of the trade, particularly focusing on the applications of materials such as India-rubber and Gutta-percha, alongside practical instructions for manufacturers. It aims to fill a gap in the literature available for shoemakers and manufacturers by compiling essential information related to production techniques, historical developments, and new methods in the industry. The opening of the guide outlines the author's vision to create a resource that adequately discusses the significance and advancements in the boot and shoe trade, which had seen significant developments in recent years, particularly through the introduction of innovative materials like Gutta-percha. The preface emphasizes the importance of understanding both the practical aspects of shoe manufacturing and the history that has shaped the industry to date. The author highlights the shift in manufacturing processes and the economic impact of such advancements, aiming to educate readers on techniques that lead to more efficient production and superior product quality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Rubber Tanning Footwear industry Gutta-percha TS Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 682326 2025-07-23T09:48:18.962567 text/html 684842 2019-01-03T13:15:22 text/html 1460503 2025-07-23T09:48:29.557504 application/epub+zip 1466319 2025-07-23T09:48:21.223577 application/epub+zip 307418 2025-07-23T09:48:20.045552 application/epub+zip 1667491 2025-07-23T09:48:35.540533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1608774 2025-07-23T09:48:28.396521 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453696 2022-09-26T15:25:31.192671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 581363 2025-07-23T09:48:17.552589 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 581609 2019-01-03T13:15:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19377 2025-07-23T09:48:35.849570 application/rdf+xml 16556 2025-07-23T09:48:20.165567 image/jpeg 2155 2025-07-23T09:48:20.107554 image/jpeg 199011 2019-01-03T13:15:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 1364221 2019-01-03T13:15:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1385264 2025-07-23T09:48:19.064597 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