The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825.
Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2005. Second edition. Paperback. Quarto, pp. 88. Bibliography and Appendices. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. "A detailed study of the history, tools, and methods used to split, hoist, and transport quarried stone in pre-industrial New England." Offers an interesting look at early American and..... More