The mechanic's companion, or, The Elements and practice of carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, masonry, slating, plastering, painting, smithing and turning : comprehending the latest improvements and containing a full description of the tools belonging to each branch of business, with copious directions for their use, an explanation of the terms used in each art and an introduction to practical geometry (1853)
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844 · Philadelphia : F. Bell · leaf 420
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