This little manual aims to provide students with an informative guide to stone-cutting and masonry that can applied directly to engineering and architectural practise in this country. The first chapter contains definitions and classifications of tools and masonry. The second chapter includes different types of stone-cutting and masonry. The book has many diagrams and drawings to illustrate its wealth of information. It was originally published in 1896 and will appeal to those who are involved in the industry and those who have an interst in the history of engineering and architecture. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.