Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825

The Art of Splitting Stone is a detailed study of the history, tools, and methods used to split, hoist, and transport quarried stone in pre-industrial New England (1630-1825). It is an invaluable resource for historians, archaeologists, and stone masons interested in identifying, dating, or experimenting with early stone splitting and quarrying methods. The amateur researcher and avid outdoors person will find the book useful as a field guide to identifying split boulders and stone quarries abandoned in the woods.Gage, Mary E. is the author of 'Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825', published 2005 under ISBN 9780971791022 and ISBN 0971791023.