Sutcliffe, G. Lister
The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-Maker. The Gresham Publishing Co., 1904. 4to (8 vols). Org. decorative cloth after Talwin Morris; 108 plates and numerous illus to text.
A lavishly illustrated and carefully produced work aimed at supporting, developing and educating craftsmen, this book drew on Newland's Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant (the authority for the proceeding half-a-century) but developed a new system upon the old foundation. Taking note of advancements of science, art and construction this book sought to ground the craftsman in the accumulated knowledge of the day. To this end it utilised highly detailed illustrations, contributions from specialists and a wide-ranging series of sections, including drawing materials, the natural history of timber trees and book-keeping and project management skills.