The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls » (Reprint)

The much-admired dry stone walls of New England need regular maintenance and repair, according to the author, who is a stone wall builder and restorer who's worked on a number of historic sites. In this volume, beautifully illustrated with the drawings of Guillermo Nunez, Gardner teaches readers how to make stone walls, guiding them through the process of procuring materials, laying out the wall, and fitting the stones together. The techniques used in the restoration and repair of existing walls are also described. A glossary of terms, bibliography, and index are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)