Shoemakers - Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc. - Early works to 1800
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The noble and diverting history of the gentle-craft Shewing what famous men have been shoe-makers in former ages, with their worthy deeds and great hospitality. Also an account of St. Hugh's Bones, (why it is call'd the gentle craft) and why a shoe-maker's son is said to be a prince born. The whole book being intermix'd with variety of stories, extreamly pleasant and entertaining; with a set of pictures intirely new.
Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.Date: 1737- E-books
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The delightful, princely and entertaining history of the gentle-craft containing many matters of delight; very pleasant to read. Shewing what famous men have been shooe-makers [sic] ... Adorned with pictures suitable to each story.
Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600.Date: 1725