TITLE: Blacksmith, silversmith the life & times of José de Jesús Mardueño and his son José Vicente Mardueño. Out of print and very scarce reference work of the bit and spur making family of Santa Barbara. This is perhaps the first and only book written about Jose de Jesus Mardueno, the man who created the bit that became known as the Santa Barbara Spade Bit. Published in limited quantities by the Ventura County Historical Society in 2006, this booklet is missing from most research libraries, this is the definitive work on the history of the family. 43 pages of text, illustrations, maps, and a genealogical table. This is the only copy currently on the market for sale.