Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 116
front, and cover these poles with cross-sticks.When the frame-work is finished, the security anddurability of the structure will be improved by 7ei FIG. I. — FRAME-WORK OF COTTAGE. cottage. The site for the camp should be upon aknoll, mound, or rising ground, so as to afford agood drainage. If the… … ITG. 4.—THE SPRING-MATTRESS. fastening all the loose joints, tying them togetherwith withes of willow, grass, or reeds. The next- step is to cover the frame. This is done after themethod shown in Figure 2. From among someboughs, saved for this purpose, take one, and hangit upon the third cross-bar,…
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