Practical Blacksmithing by M.T. Richardson

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket: Good. 1978. Weathervane Book. Weathervane Edition. Stock Image. Illustrated.

Dust Jacket has some small tears to and chips to top. Dirt stain on upper part of front dust jacket flap.

Over 1,000 Illustrations. The forging of metal gave birth to the Iron Age, and Practical Blacksmithing is the classic primer on the craft that shaped modern civilization. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, this foundational text describes every aspect of working with iron and steel, and is essential for both the do-it-yourself backyard blacksmith and the professional metalworker.