Introduction - Resources

Concord, MA. The stone wall between the Old Manse and t he Old North Bridge. This is the SWI candidate for the most important stone wall in New England because it was linked to the economy of the mid 18th century; may have provided cover for the Minutemen from British fire; and was likey the inspiration for Ralph Waldo Emerson when the wrote Nature.

LINKS

The SWI is focussed on stone wall investigation, conservation, and education.There are many other aspects of the stone wall phenomenon that deserve attention, notably the building of stone walls, the appreciation of stone walls as an art form, and the walls of ot her places. In this section, I post links to these different aspects. [Read More]

SWI - BOOKS

The principal resources for the Stone Wall Initiative are three books written by Robert M. Thorson between 1998 and 2005 directed towards its goals. All of these books, are widely available in bookstores throughout the northeastern U.S. and in selected bookstores outside the region. All can be purchased via internet bookstores. [Read More]

OTHER BOOKS

There are many fine books on stone walls and related phenomenon. [Read More]