This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of leather. The titles in this range include "A Guide to the Decoration of Leather" "Tools for Leatherwork" "The Vegetable Tanning Process" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "A Guide to the History of Leather" contains information on the leather production industry. It is intended to illustrate aspects of the history of leather and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.