Carley recalls the extraordinary summer when, as a troubled fourteen-year-old, he first came to northern Minnesota to stay with his blacksmith Uncle David and gained not only new skills but also a new sense of himself.
Introduces the history of blacksmithing and discusses the techniques, products, well-known blacksmiths, and commercial importance of this trade in colonial America.
Explores the life of a colonial blacksmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.
Tells the story of this African-American artist, the great-grandson of slaves, who has achieved fame and admiration for his ornamental wrought-iron creations.
Describes the life of a blacksmith in colonial Maryland, including his daily work, some of the many things he made, and his importance to the town in which he worked.
Introduces the history of blacksmithing and discusses the techniques, products, well-known blacksmiths, and commercial importance of this trade in colonial America.
