William Frost
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Brickwork is a form of masonry that utilises bricks and mortar. Rows of bricks-or, 'courses'-are placed on top of each other in order to create a structure such as a wall. This is volume I of William Frost's "The Modern Bricklayer", a detailed guide to all aspects of bricklaying, including slating, tiling, planning, materials, tools, and more. Contents include: "House Drains", "Egg-Shaped and Circular Sewers", "Sand Courses", "Retaining Walls", "Reinforced...
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Most, but not all, of the poetry included in this volume appeared during the nineteenth century. Its authors can be conveniently grouped as Pre-romantics, Romantics, and Victorians. The period when the romantic sensibility was created was the period that ushered in modern times. During it, England was industrialized, political power shifted within the nation, and scientific rationalism became increasingly important. Novels of these period exerted...