Bricklaying System

By Frank B. Gilbreth

Each old country has had its local methods of bricklay ing; but not until the last score of years have bricklayers, coming to America from all countries, bringing their best 10 cal methods with them, learned from each other and adopted the best of each 'others' methods.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Release date: Nov 6, 2017

Frank B. Gilbreth

Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. (1911–2001) served as a lieutenant commander in the US Navy during World War II, earning the Bronze Star and Air Medal for his valor in the campaigns in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked for the Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, as a columnist and reporter. His books include How to Be a Father and Time Out for Happiness, and the classics Cheaper by the Dozen and Belles on Their Toes, both coauthored with his sister Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. In 1950, Frank and Ernestine Gilbreth were corecipients of the French International Humor Award for Cheaper by the Dozen.