Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers
Crafting History: The Unsung Heroes of FootwearBy W. E. Winks
Length8h 56m
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In "Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers," W. E. Winks weaves a fascinating narrative that explores the biographical histories of renowned shoemakers who have made indelible marks on society and culture. Employing a distinctive combination of meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Winks crafts a literary work that transcends mere craft history to delve into the social, economic, and artistic contexts that shaped the lives of these artisans. The book's structure, interspersed with critical essays and personal anecdotes, offers invaluable insights into the shoemakers' contributions in a world often overshadowed by more illustrious trades. W. E. Winks, an esteemed scholar in folk and labor history, draws on his extensive background in labor studies and artisanal craftsmanship, rooted in his own familial ties to the trade. His dedication to preserving the narratives of often-overlooked figures is evident throughout the book. Winks's passion for storytelling and commitment to shedding light on the lives of these artisans reflects a broader endeavor to celebrate the significance of craftsmanship in contemporary and historical contexts. "Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of labor history, cultural studies, and biographical narratives. Winks'Äôs eloquent prose and depth of knowledge will engage both scholars and general readers alike, inviting them to appreciate the profound impact of these artisans on the fabric of our social history.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
38ASTROLOGERS AND OTHERS.
2CHAPTER I.: SIR CLOUDESLEY SHOVEL.
39DR. PARTRIDGE, ASTROLOGER, PHYSICIAN TO HIS MAJESTY, ETC.
3CHAPTER II.: JAMES LACKINGTON.
40THE BROTHERS SIBLY.—EBENEZER SIBLY, M.D., F.R.C.P., ASTROLOGER, ETC.
4CHAPTER III.: SAMUEL BRADBURN.
41MANOAH SIBLY, SHORTHAND WRITER, ETC.
5CHAPTER IV.: WILLIAM GIFFORD.
42MACKEY, THE LEARNED SHOEMAKER OF NORWICH, AND TWO OTHER LEARNED SHOEMAKERS.
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6CHAPTER V.: ROBERT BLOOMFIELD.
43ANTHONY PURVER, THE SHOEMAKER WHO REVISED THE BIBLE.
7CHAPTER VI.: SAMUEL DREW.
44POETS OF THE COBBLER’S STALL.
8CHAPTER VII.: WILLIAM CAREY.
45JAMES WOODHOUSE, THE FRIEND OF SHENSTONE.
9CHAPTER VIII.: JOHN POUNDS.
46JOHN BENNET OF WOODSTOCK, PARISH CLERK AND POET.
10CHAPTER IX.: THOMAS COOPER.
47RICHARD SAVAGE, THE FRIEND OF POPE.
11CHAPTER X.
48THOMAS OLIVERS, HYMN-WRITER, FRIEND AND COWORKER WITH JOHN WESLEY.
12ANCIENT EXAMPLES IN ASIA AND AFRICA
49THOMAS HOLCROFT, DRAMATIST, NOVELIST, ETC.[143]
13THE COBBLER AND THE ARTIST APELLES.
50JOSEPH BLACKET, POET, “THE SON OF SORROW.”
14TWO SHOEMAKER-BISHOPS—ANNIANUS OF ALEXANDRIA, AND ALEXANDER OF COMANA.
51DAVID SERVICE, AND OTHER SONGSTERS OF THE COBBLER’S STALL.
15THE PIOUS COBBLER OF ALEXANDRIA.
52JOHN STRUTHERS, POET, EDITOR, ETC.
16RABBI JOCHANAN THE SHOEMAKER.
53JOHN O’NEILL, THE POET OF TEMPERANCE.
17EUROPEAN EXAMPLES. FRANCE.
54JOHN YOUNGER, SHOEMAKER, FLY-FISHER, AND POET.
18SS. CRISPIN AND CRISPIANUS, THE PATRON SAINTS OF SHOEMAKERS.
55CHARLES CROCKER, “THE POOR COBBLER OF CHICHESTER”.
19THE LEARNED BAUDOUIN.
56PREACHERS.
20HENRY MICHAEL BUCH—“GOOD HENRY.”
57GEORGE FOX, FOUNDER OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS.
21GERMANY.
58THOMAS SHILLITOE, THE SHOEMAKER WHO STOOD BEFORE KINGS.
22HANS SACHS, THE NIGHTINGALE OF THE REFORMATION.
59JOHN THORP, FOUNDER OF THE INDEPENDENT CHURCH AT MASBRO’.
23JACOB BOEHMEN, THE MYSTIC.
60WILLIAM HUNTINGDON, S.S., CALVINISTIC METHODIST PREACHER.
24ITALY.
61REV. ROBERT MORRISON, D.D., CHINESE SCHOLAR AND MISSIONARY.
25GABRIEL CAPPELLINI, IL CALIGARINO, OR THE LITTLE SHOEMAKER.
62THE REV. JOHN BURNET, PREACHER AND PHILANTHROPIST.
26FRANCESCO BRIZZIO, THE ARTIST.
63JOHN KITTO, D.D., THE BIBLICAL SCHOLAR.
27HOLLAND.
64SCIENCE.: WILLIAM STURGEON, THE ELECTRICIAN.
28LUDOLPH DE JONG, THE DUTCH PORTRAIT-PAINTER.
65POLITICIANS.
29SONS OF SHOEMAKERS.
66THOMAS HARDY, OF “THE STATE TRIALS.”
30GREAT BRITAIN.
67GEORGE ODGER, POLITICAL ORATOR.
31“YE COCKE OF WESTMINSTER.”
68AMERICA.
32TIMOTHY BENNETT, THE HERO OF HAMPTON-WICK.
69NOAH WORCESTER, D.D., “THE APOSTLE OF PEACE.”
33MILITARY AND NAVAL HEROES.
70ROGER SHERMAN, ONE OF THE SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
34“THE SOUTERS OP SELKIRK.”
71HENRY WILSON, “THE NATICK COBBLER.”
35WATT TINLINN.
72J. G. WHITTIER, “THE QUAKER POET.”
36COLONEL HEWSON, THE “CERDON” OF “HUDIBRAS.”
73INDEX.
37SIR CHRISTOPHER MYNGS, ADMIRAL OF THE ENGLISH FLEET.
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