The Quarryman And Contractor's Guide: Or How To Remove Rock At Least Cost (1891)

By Arthur Kirk

Book Overview

The Quarryman and Contractor's Guide: Or How to Remove Rock at Least Cost is a comprehensive guidebook written by Arthur Kirk and published in 1891. The book provides detailed instructions and practical advice for quarrymen and contractors on how to remove rock in the most cost-effective manner possible. The guide covers a range of topics, including the tools and equipment necessary for rock removal, the different types of rock and their properties, the various methods of drilling and blasting, and techniques for handling and transporting rock. It also includes information on safety precautions and regulations related to rock removal. The Quarryman and Contractor's Guide is an essential resource for anyone involved in the quarrying or construction industry, offering valuable insights and strategies for maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.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: 1120919975
• ISBN13: 9781120919977
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"