stonemasonry

Contains color photographs and brief text that demonstrate the basic techniques of masonry, and provides illustrated instructions for a variety of masonry project including walks, patios, steps, walls, pillars, arches, and landscape accents.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical stonemason in medieval civilization, discussing birth, childhood, training, working at a castle, designing a cathedral, retirement, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.