2 | Farrar Corporation In respect for the significance of the craft as well as the craftsman, blacksmiths have not only long served as subjects of fantasy and fable, but also as symbols of power and strength to many civilizations. Examples include Isaiah’s Old Testament reference to a blacksmith in order to make a point about divine mastery and strength.Then there was Temujin (better known as Ghengis Khan) whose name meant “Man of Iron.” The Duke ofWellington who defeated Napoleon was dubbed the Iron Duke and in the modern era, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was called the Iron Lady.To this list, add the name of Farrar, a derivative of the Latin word “Ferrum” which simply means iron. In Kansas, Farrar is the name of a family with a distinguished legacy in metal forging and foundry services, yet is also the name of a corporation with an iron-strong reputation for much more.
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