Problems In Stone Cutting

""Problems in Stone Cutting: In Four Classes"" is a book written by Samuel Edward Warren and published in 1890. The book is a comprehensive guide to stone cutting, focusing on four different classes of problems that stone cutters may encounter. The first class covers the basics of stone cutting, including the tools and techniques used in the trade. The second class covers more advanced topics such as the cutting of arches and columns. The third class covers the cutting of ornamental work, such as carvings and sculptures. The fourth and final class covers the cutting of stone for building purposes, including the construction of walls, bridges, and other structures. Throughout the book, Warren provides detailed instructions and illustrations to help readers understand the various techniques and methods used in stone cutting. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of stone cutting, and is still widely used by professionals in the field today.Contains Plane-Sided Structures, Structures Containing Developable Surfaces, Structures Containing Warped Surfaces, Structures Containing Double-Curved Surfaces.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.