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100 1 _aMurray, Clarence James
245 1 4 _aThe steeple-jack's instructor
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-15
508 _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Steeple-Jack's Instructor" by Clarence James Murray is a practical guidebook published in the early 20th century. This instructional work provides insights into the unique trade of steeple-jacking, detailing the skills, techniques, and safety precautions necessary for successful completion of high-altitude tasks such as painting and repairing smokestacks, church spires, and flagpoles. The book likely targets aspiring steeple-jacks and craft enthusiasts interested in understanding both the mechanics and artistry of this specialized profession. The content of the book is organized into distinct sections, each addressing different aspects of steeple-jacking. Murray shares his personal experiences and practical advice on how to undertake various jobs, including rigging techniques for smokestacks and working on self-supporting structures. He highlights essential safety measures, knot-tying skills, and the economic potential of the trade, asserting that a skilled steeple-jack can earn significantly higher wages in a shorter workday compared to many traditional professions. Through detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, the book serves as a comprehensive manual for anyone looking to pursue a career in this daring and often misunderstood line of work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The S. J. Lee Publishing Co, 1921
653 _aSteeple-jacks
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/steeplejacksinst00murr
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69360
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