Forgotten Art of Building

The story of Sir Benjamin Thompson & his principles of fireplace design which have remained unchanged for 174 years. He was an American genius of equal stature in science & invention to Benjamin Franklin. He established the basic principles of fireplace design in 1795, which have remained unchanged since that time. This book sets forth the basic principles, with drawings, & gives designs that can be used to make masons build fireplaces the right way & the handsome way. Includes a short sketch of Rumford's life, which has been neglected by historians. Compares Rumford's work with Benjamin Franklin's speculations on fireplaces.Orton, Vrest is the author of 'Forgotten Art of Building' with ISBN 9780788164880 and ISBN 0788164880.