The Forgotten Art of Building a Good Fireplace: The Story of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, an American Genius, & His Principles of Fireplace D

The simple practicality contained in the premises of this book are so obvious as to be overlooked, ignored, or even disbelieved. Believe them! Mr. Orton presents in clear, concise, diagrammatical presentation the WAY A FIREPLACE SHOULD BE BUILT. To all the masons out there who have at one time or other in your career felt that the true art of masonry is dying, read this book for the inspiration that yours is a craft more ancient and solid than any other. Easy to read, entertaining and to the point.