The Leather Craftsman of Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg: A Narrative of the Nature of Leather and the Trades Commonly Employed in Its Manufacture and Use is written by Thomas C. Ford, a researcher who has devoted his life to the study of the trades of past eras. In this book, he collects and presents unique knowledge about the craft and use of leather in Williamsburg in the 18th century. The author tells in detail about how leather was processed, what crafts were common in this period, reveals the peculiarities of the work of craftsmen and the importance of these skills for the development of the city. This book will be a useful resource for both professional historians and anyone interested in handcrafts and traditional crafts.