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Practical Masonry: A Guide To The Art Of Stone Cutting (1904) is a comprehensive guidebook written by William R. Purchase that covers the techniques and principles of stone cutting. The book is intended for masons, builders, and other craftsmen who work with stone, and it provides a detailed overview of the tools and materials used in the trade. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of stone cutting. The first chapter covers the history and development of the art of masonry, while the second chapter provides an overview of the tools and equipment used in the trade. The following chapters cover the various types of stone used in masonry, as well as the techniques used to cut and shape them. Throughout the book, Purchase provides detailed instructions and illustrations to help readers understand the techniques and methods used in stone cutting. He also includes practical advice on selecting the right tools and materials for different projects, as well as tips on maintaining and caring for them. Overall, Practical Masonry: A Guide To The Art Of Stone Cutting (1904) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning the art of masonry or improving their existing skills. The book is written in clear, accessible language and provides a wealth of information on the tools, techniques, and materials used in the trade.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Regarded by many as the stonemason's bible, Practical Masonry has for many years been one of the best technical stone masonry books available for both apprentices and experienced masons. Originally written in 1896 and published by Crosby Lockwood & Son of London, it met with great acclaim and the correspondence received by the author was that of thanks and praise at such a well written and concise technical book. Following the constructive feedback W R Purchase wrote a second edition in which he included three more chapters: Roman and Grecian moldings (both illustrative) and a glossary of terms. This work was then followed by further editions and by 1904 when the fifth edition was published Purchase had added further chapters including: Masonry Estimating and Quantity Surveying; Building Stones, marble and granite (including detailed lists of specific stones available) and finally Tables of Diameters, Circumferences and Areas of circles. As with many technical books that go out of print it became more difficult for people to purchase this book as the years passed. This latest edition published by Donhead Publishing will ensure that the work of W R Purchase can again reach and assist all those who study or are involved with this ancient craft.