Project Gutenberg 2022-11-15 Public domain in the USA. 115 Murray, Clarence James 21018334 The steeple-jack's instructor $aUnited States :$bThe S. J. Lee Publishing Co,$c1921. deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) https://archive.org/details/steeplejacksinst00murr 20201216123837murray 1921 US Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Steeple-jacks T Text Category: How To ... 100877 2025-06-27T10:43:41.257174 text/html 73326 2024-10-19T01:57:57 text/html 1345330 2025-06-27T10:43:46.172158 application/epub+zip 1343142 2025-06-27T10:43:42.870115 application/epub+zip 207777 2025-06-27T10:43:41.937168 application/epub+zip 1864272 2025-06-27T10:43:48.375078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1836174 2025-06-27T10:43:45.465148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71736 2025-06-27T10:43:40.752112 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51749 2024-10-19T01:57:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15062 2025-06-27T10:43:48.515084 application/rdf+xml 23731 2025-06-27T10:43:42.237122 image/jpeg 3015 2025-06-27T10:43:42.084117 image/jpeg 1717315 2025-06-27T10:43:41.364152 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog