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Building with Stone

Contributors

By Charles McRaven

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jan 8, 1989
Page Count
192 pages
ISBN-13
9780882665504

Price

$19.99

Price

$25.99 CAD

Format

Trade Paperback

Format:

Trade Paperback $19.99 $25.99 CAD

Enhance your life with beautiful and durable stone structures. With easy-to-follow instructions and an approachable style, master stonemason Charles McRaven guides you through a variety of building projects that include walls, dams, bridges, and more. As alluring as a warm stone fireplace, McRaven’s contagious love of materials and respect for careful craftsmanship captivates and inspires. You’ll discover the beauty that can be created with simple materials, honest labor, and concentrated patience.


Charles McRaven

Charles McRaven

About the Author

Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He is the author of five books including Building with Stone and Stonework, and has written extensively on historic American building techniques in articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and several other regional magazines. His preservation work has earned him recognition as America’s leading authority on the preservation of the nation’s structural history. Charles lives in Virginia.

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