Plans and Sections, of the Obelisk on Bunker's Hill: With the Details of Experiments Made in Quarrying the Granite (Classic Reprint)

By Solomon Willard

Book Overview

""Plans and Sections of the Obelisk on Bunker's Hill"" is a book written by S. Willard that provides a detailed description of the construction of the famous monument located in Boston, Massachusetts. The book includes architectural plans and drawings of the obelisk, as well as sections and elevations of its various components. Additionally, the book includes historical information about the obelisk's construction and the significance of Bunker Hill in American history. This book is a valuable resource for architects, historians, and anyone interested in the history and architecture of Boston and the United States.1843. With details of experiments made in quarrying the granite. The purpose of this work is to give in a brief manner the results of experiments which have been going on in quarrying and working the Quincy granite, and also to give the plans, elevations, and sections of the Obelisk on Bunker's Hill, which led to those experiments.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162597526
• ISBN13: 9781162597522
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"