Practical Blacksmithing, Part I, by M.T. Richardson, Ed.. 528 Pages. Softbound. We are pleased to be able to offer in a set of two volumes, the contents of the 4 volume series on blacksmithing by M.T. Richardson. (This, the First Volume is supplemented by Practical Blacksmithing, Part II, which is also available. )There was a time when even the smallest village had several smiths and a would-be practicioner could learn this ancient art by observation and practice. Today, except among a very few remaining practicioners, the art is practically lost. Richardson's books have captured the blacksmith's craft and its arcane secrets between their pages. Volumes I & II, contained in this section, detail the tools and equipment, discuss the layout of a well organized shop and address the basic techniques of the blacksmith's craft. For those with an interest, either as a practicioner or as a collector, we highly recommend these exclellent books. $24.95 (BK-0059)