Hand forged for Texas cowboys
By: by Kurt House.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Three Rivers Pub. Co.
Published: 2001
Place of publication: San Antonio, Tex
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
Subjects: Bianchi, Joe.; Blacksmithing -- Texas -- Victoria -- History.; Bits (bridles) -- Texas -- Victoria -- History.; Spurs -- Texas -- Victoria -- History.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-153) and index.
"A history of Texas bit and spur making with a focus on Italian emigrant family-makers Bianchi from Victoria, Texas"--t.p. verso.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Dedication; title: Frontispiece The Village Blacksmith by Henry W. Longfellow; title: Foreword Dr. Lawrence Clayton; title: Preface and Acknowledgments; title: Prologue and The Past Speaks Out; title: Chapter 1 The Significance of Victoria in Texas History; title: Chapter 2 In Pursuit of the American Dream; title: Chapter 3 Ranching, Blacksmithing and Preservation; title: Chapter 4 Distinguishing Bianchi Characteristics; title: Chapter 5 Imitation: The Highest Form of Flattery; title: Chapter 6 Bridle Bits and Other Products; title: Chapter 7 Analyzing Bianchi Products; title: Chapter 8 The End of an Era; title: Glossary; title: Bibliography; title: Index.