History of Iron Making

The author decided to write a comprehensive history of iron working from the Iron Age to Victorian times. The completion of this monumental task was spread over many years, during which time she attained a deep understanding of the craft plus gaining practical experience from the masters themselves. Miss Amina Chatwin the author compiled this History of Iron making, Celts to Victorians, over a period of some fifteen to twenty years. It ranges from the early technical achievements of smiths back in the Celtic period to the backgrounds of many of the great iron masters in more recent times.