The Craftsman Series: The Din of a Smithy

This 1936 book narrates how the author established his own smithy and became involved in the creation of decorative ironwork.

J. A. R. Stevenson (Author), A. F. Collins (Edited by)

9781107610897, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 January 2013

130 pages
20.3 x 13.3 x 0.7 cm, 0.15 kg

Originally published in 1936, this book formed part of The Craftsman Series, which aimed to give secondary school age children an insight into 'the development of constructive activities in the sphere of material things'. The text is comprised of extracts from the complete version of The Din of a Smithy (1932) by J. A. R. Stevenson; these extracts are arranged into short chapters to form a coherent narrative. The narrative gives an account of how the author established his own smithy and became involved in the creation of decorative ironwork. Chapters also provide information on the various tools and processes involved in smithing. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in ironwork and books for schools.

Editor's preface
By way of introduction
1. Payhembury
2. West Hill: the first gate
3. Democracy and art: utility and ornament
4. The design of decorative wrought-iron work
5. Hammer and iron
6. Straightway Head
7. Iron
8. The tools of the smith
9. Welding and scroll-work
10. Making a trivet
11. Making a candlestick
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000 [HBLW]