Edwin Clarence Eckel's book provides a comprehensive look at the quarry industry in southeastern New York. It covers the history of the industry from its early days to the present, and includes information on the different types of stone quarried in the area, as well as the tools and techniques used in the quarrying process. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of this region and its important contributions to the building trades. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.