"Cobbling" Quotes from Famous Books
... Buy a number of extra latigos, or cinch-straps. Include many copper rivets of all sizes—they are the best quick-repair known for almost everything, from putting together a smashed pack-saddle to cobbling a worn-out boot. Your horseshoeing outfit should be complete with paring-knife, rasp, nail-set, clippers, hammer, nails, and shoes. The latter will be the malleable soft iron, low-calked "Goodenough," which can be fitted cold. Purchase a dozen front shoes ... — The Mountains • Stewart Edward White
... slight stronger than she was last year," interposed Caleb, laying down the boots he was cobbling; but Ma'am was down on him in ... — Herb of Grace • Rosa Nouchette Carey |