The Art of the Stonemason

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Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 2006 Pages: 174 in Publisher: Hood Alan C. & Company. Inc. Drawing on five generations of family tradition as stonemasons in his native Scotland. Ian Cramb created this masterful work to pass on his knowledge and experience to craftsmen who wish to learn the ancient. but still necessary. principles of the stonemasons art. Since original publication by Betterway Books in 1992. this book has established itself as an essential learning tool for masons doing new construction and also those engaged in restoration of historic stone structures.Beginning with a detailed discussion of building with random rubble. which is the name for the early Celtic art of building with irregular stones bedded on mortar. the author proceeds to more complex projects such as fireplaces. stairs . arches. idges and more. There is extensive treatment of various res...