Bibliograph

The granite kiss, traditions and techniques of building New England stone walls, Kevin Gardner ; illustrations by Guillermo Nuñez ; foreword by Susan Allport

Type

Label

The granite kiss, traditions and techniques of building New England stone walls, Kevin Gardner ; illustrations by Guillermo Nuñez ; foreword by Susan Allport

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-192) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The granite kiss

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52497629

Responsibility statement

Kevin Gardner ; illustrations by Guillermo Nuñez ; foreword by Susan Allport

Sub title

traditions and techniques of building New England stone walls

Table Of Contents

Myth and paradox : historical contexts and misconceptions that influence stone wall builders today -- Getting started : preparing the site, acquiring material, and laying out the wall -- Placement : fitting stones together -- Faces : stones that show, and the creation of surfaces -- Special structures : variations on a theme -- Rhythm and temperament : ways of managing the work -- Notes on design : thinking about walls in the landscape -- Repair and restoration : techniques of imitation and the idea of renewal -- Why stone walls are beautiful -- Our glossary : common and uncommon terms

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