A collection of notes on the method of purchase, manufacture, and inspection of shoes and shoe lasts in the US army during World War I. This book was originally commissioned under the auspices of the quartermaster General of the United States Army for the benefit of officers and the quartermaster corps. This fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical shoe and boot production, and particularly its importance from a military standpoint. Contents include: âHistorical Sketchâ, âScope of Subjectâ, âKnowledge of Needs of the Armyâ, âTariff of Sizesâ, âKnowledge of Materialâ, âCost of Materialsâ, âOpportune Time for Purchasingâ, âCost of Manufactureâ, âOverheadâ, âAdvantages to Purchasing Officer of Above Knowledgeâ, âPurchase of Lastsâ, âKnowledge of Factory Conditionsâ, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of shoemaking.
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