Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers
Crafting History: The Unsung Heroes of FootwearBy W. E. Winks
Length8h 56m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
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.
2CHAPTER I.: SIR CLOUDESLEY SHOVEL.
3CHAPTER II.: JAMES LACKINGTON.
4CHAPTER III.: SAMUEL BRADBURN.
5CHAPTER IV.: WILLIAM GIFFORD.
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6CHAPTER V.: ROBERT BLOOMFIELD.
7CHAPTER VI.: SAMUEL DREW.
8CHAPTER VII.: WILLIAM CAREY.
9CHAPTER VIII.: JOHN POUNDS.
10CHAPTER IX.: THOMAS COOPER.
11CHAPTER X.
12ANCIENT EXAMPLES IN ASIA AND AFRICA
13THE COBBLER AND THE ARTIST APELLES.
14TWO SHOEMAKER-BISHOPS—ANNIANUS OF ALEXANDRIA, AND ALEXANDER OF COMANA.
15THE PIOUS COBBLER OF ALEXANDRIA.
16RABBI JOCHANAN THE SHOEMAKER.
17EUROPEAN EXAMPLES. FRANCE.
18SS. CRISPIN AND CRISPIANUS, THE PATRON SAINTS OF SHOEMAKERS.
19THE LEARNED BAUDOUIN.
20HENRY MICHAEL BUCH—“GOOD HENRY.”
21GERMANY.
22HANS SACHS, THE NIGHTINGALE OF THE REFORMATION.
23JACOB BOEHMEN, THE MYSTIC.
24ITALY.
25GABRIEL CAPPELLINI, IL CALIGARINO, OR THE LITTLE SHOEMAKER.
26FRANCESCO BRIZZIO, THE ARTIST.
27HOLLAND.
28LUDOLPH DE JONG, THE DUTCH PORTRAIT-PAINTER.
29SONS OF SHOEMAKERS.
30GREAT BRITAIN.
31“YE COCKE OF WESTMINSTER.”
32TIMOTHY BENNETT, THE HERO OF HAMPTON-WICK.
33MILITARY AND NAVAL HEROES.
34“THE SOUTERS OP SELKIRK.”
35WATT TINLINN.
36COLONEL HEWSON, THE “CERDON” OF “HUDIBRAS.”
37SIR CHRISTOPHER MYNGS, ADMIRAL OF THE ENGLISH FLEET.
38ASTROLOGERS AND OTHERS.
39DR. PARTRIDGE, ASTROLOGER, PHYSICIAN TO HIS MAJESTY, ETC.
40THE BROTHERS SIBLY.—EBENEZER SIBLY, M.D., F.R.C.P., ASTROLOGER, ETC.
41MANOAH SIBLY, SHORTHAND WRITER, ETC.
42MACKEY, THE LEARNED SHOEMAKER OF NORWICH, AND TWO OTHER LEARNED SHOEMAKERS.
43ANTHONY PURVER, THE SHOEMAKER WHO REVISED THE BIBLE.
44POETS OF THE COBBLER’S STALL.
45JAMES WOODHOUSE, THE FRIEND OF SHENSTONE.
46JOHN BENNET OF WOODSTOCK, PARISH CLERK AND POET.
47RICHARD SAVAGE, THE FRIEND OF POPE.
48THOMAS OLIVERS, HYMN-WRITER, FRIEND AND COWORKER WITH JOHN WESLEY.
49THOMAS HOLCROFT, DRAMATIST, NOVELIST, ETC.[143]
50JOSEPH BLACKET, POET, “THE SON OF SORROW.”
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