A complete guide to the art of shoe-mending, including a full course on how to do expert shoe repairing from beginning to end. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this timeless guide contains everything a layman needs to know to start properly repairing shoes. It will also appeal to those with an interest in historical shoe-mending and manufacturing techniques

Contents include: "Follow the Model," "How to Nail a Sole in a Turned Shoe," "To Prepare a Sole on a Slip-sole," "To Straighten a Heel," "Broken Counter from a Heel," "The Right Way to Sew Rips in a...