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Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia.

Readers will learn to collect and handle stone while creating walls, stairs, pools, and even waterfalls.

Introduction: Why Stone?

Part 1: Working with Stone

Chapter 1: Types of Stone

Chapter 2: Sources of Stone

Chapter 3: Handling Stone

Chapter 4: Selecting Stone for a Project

Chapter 5: Cutting and Shaping Stone

Part 2: Stonework Projects

Chapter 6: Basic and Inspired Walls

Chapter 7: Retaining Walls

Chapter 8: Entryways

Chapter 9: Stone Steps

Chapter 10: Stone Projects for the Backyard and Beyond

Chapter 11: Stone Bridges

Chapter 12: Stone Interior Spaces

Appendix

Glossary

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