The Building Trades is a comprehensive book written by Frank Leslie Shaw in 1916. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the construction industry, including the history of building trades, the different types of building materials and construction techniques, and the roles and responsibilities of various tradespeople involved in the construction process. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the building trades. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of building trades, from the earliest civilizations to the present day. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and painting. Throughout the book, Shaw provides detailed descriptions of the tools and techniques used by each trade, as well as the skills and knowledge required to be successful in the industry. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the concepts he presents.Overall, The Building Trades is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the construction industry, whether they are professionals or simply curious about the history and techniques of building trades.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.