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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 1989


Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd Revised ed.


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0882665502


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 04


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.44 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #608,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #61 in Masonry Home Improvement (Books) #249 in Outdoor & Recreational Area Gardening #855 in Home Design & Construction (Books)


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  • Awesome Book on Stone Work.
I purchased this book with a few others on Stone,Brick,Block & Concrete Work. Since we are building a new custom home & I will be the General Contractor as well a performing alot of the tasks to ensure Quality, Save Money as well a sense of Satisfaction! The book came in about 2 weeks it arrived in a plastic bubble wrap envelop. The book was in excellent condition I Purchased it Used. I paid around $1 for the book, & $4 Shipping. I couldn't be more pleased. The book was written by well known Stone Mason Charles McRaven. He has restored a lot of historical buildings. The book is a must have for any apprentice stone mason as well as any D.I.Y. Home Owners. Tons of useful information on Stone Work, Laying Out The Job. Types of Stones Difficulty working with durability etc.. He even talks about collecting stones from wooded areas, river banks, farmers fields. The book talks about not only building stone walls with mortar but dry stack walls. Garden Walls. Stone Homes, Arches, discussion on tools, etc. Projects like Stone BBQ, Stone Fire Place, etc... Even a few funny stories. Read the book in a few hours. The book is easily understandable. I highly recommend this book for anyone wishing to tackle a stone masonry project. Thanks for reading my review if it has been helpful to you then please Check The Box √ YES This Review Was Helpful. If you would like to see more of my reviews on masonry books, please feel free to Click On All Reviews By This Person. Take Care, Bill Kearney. :-) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015 by Bill Kearney

  • Timeless techniques
Must have for anyone interested in traditional stone building techniques
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025 by Richard Dollars

  • A treasure
This book is informative with good use of photos, which I expect in a book of this type. What else you get, is a really well written and entertaining book as well. The author is humorous and also a blacksmith among other things. He talks about doing things in the old ways with the help of modern contraptions where they will actually help. If you are interested in American History or primitive skills (not to mention building with stone) you should read this. It may even help make you a better person. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2008 by Robert Miner

  • ties to masonry
while reading UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN by Frances Mayes, this book is mentioned as a great reffrance in rock work and stone masonry. my son is a stone mason and i have the rock on my place to do various jobs. plus i lived in Italy for 3 years and it is all a grand memory.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2014 by Linda Eichler

  • Knowledge passed on
I wanted to give a stone step and wall a try. I am not strong enough to work with stone, but I can snoopervise. Only, I needed to look like I knew what I wanted my son-in-law to do. Well, this book made it seem like I had constructed a hundred stone projects. The book passes on a whole lifetime of stone building by merely reading. I recommend McRaven's book to anyone building a stone project, or to get an idea if the person building your stone project is doing the job properly. Either way you will know how to do stone properly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013 by DocHolliday

  • Gift for Friend
I bought this as a gift for a friend and he seemed to enjoy it. This book is difficult to find, and Amazon.com came thru with the goods.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2011 by William C. Staub

  • Comprehensive teachings on building with stone.
This book is an execellent manual for building in stone and offers sound reference to the engineering behind the construction principles. Highly recommended. The author is obviously passionate and philosophical about his craft which makes it a good read too!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2012 by RunningStrong

  • great book
great book
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022 by Amazon Customer

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