The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825 [3rd edition]

The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825 [3rd edition]
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Publisher : Powwow River Books
Total Pages : 233
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ISBN-10 : 9781733805728
ISBN-13 : 1733805729
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Book Synopsis The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825 [3rd edition] by : Mary E. Gage

Download or read book The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825 [3rd edition] written by Mary E. Gage and published by Powwow River Books. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Splitting Stone is a detailed study of the history, tools, and methods used to split, hoist, and transport quarried stone in pre-industrial New England (1630-1825). It is an invaluable resource for historians, archaeologists, and stone masons interested in identifying and dating early stone splitting and quarrying methods. The amateur researcher and avid outdoors person will find the book useful as a field guide to identifying split boulders and stone quarries abandoned in the woods.


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