The Smith - The Traditions and Lore of an Ancient Craft

by Frederick W Robins

Overview

This charming history of metalwork and blacksmithing features many traditional stories and folk tales surrounding the ancient craft.

Frederick W. Robbins shares many customs, traditions, stories, and historical anecdotes regarding ancient smithwork in this captivating volume. The Smith is a wonderful book for those who are interested in blacksmithing and wish to know more about the folklore and myths surrounding the craft. First published in 1953.

The contents of this volume feature:

- The Primitive Smith

- The Magic Metal

- Smith Clans and Castes

- Hephaestus, the Smith-God

- Wayland, the Hero-Smith

- The Magic Sword

- Gobha, the Celtic Smith

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446508558
Publisher:	Old Hand Books
Publication date:	11/15/2010
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.46(d)

Table of Contents

I. Tubal-Cain

II. The Primitive Smith

III. The Magic Metal

IV. Smith Clans and Castes

V. Hephaestus, the Smith-God

VI. Wayland, The Hero-Smith

VII. The Magic Sword

VIII. Gobha, The Celtic Smith

IX. The Smith-Saint

X. The Mediaeval Smith

XI. The Smith Guilds

XII. The Post-Mediaeval Smith

XIII. The Smith and the Devil

XIV. Petulengro, The Gypsy Smith

XV. The Song and the Anvil

XVI. Gretna Green

XVII. The Smith Artist

XVIII. The Smith's Fuel

XIX. The Village Blacksmith