Blacksmith: Apprentice to Master: Tools & Traditions of an Ancient Craft by Alex Pole butterfly wings "Vivid and inspiring"

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Blacksmith: Apprentice to Master: Tools & Traditions of an Ancient Craft by Alex Pole butterfly wings "Vivid and inspiring"Born from fire and forge, Blacksmith is an exploration into the life and practices of the modern smith, and the history and folklore of this ancient art. Alex Pole guides the uninitiated on a journey from apprentice to master. Celebrating tools and traditions, from the humble nail to the history of the axe, he shares his passion and wealth of knowledge as a blacksmith to allow you a glimpse behind the steam and smoked filled scenes of life at the