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Nova Scotia Archives: Library Built Heritage Resource Guide
A useful resource from the Nova Scotia Provincial Archives that provides images and information about Nova Scotia's built heritage. The resource would be of use for those looking to research the history of properties and building styles in the province.

eBook: Roman Woodworking by Roger B. Ulrich
This book presents an authoritative and detailed survey of the art of woodworking in the ancient Roman world. Illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs, Roman Woodworking covers topics such as the training and guild memberships of Roman carpenters, woodworking tools and techniques, the role of timber in construction and the availability of trees, and interior woodwork and furniture making. It also includes an extensive glossary of fully defined terms. This comprehensive book displays the accomplishment of the Roman woodworkers and their high skill and knowledge of materials and tools. Ulrich helps bring to light the importance of wooden projects and structures in Roman daily life and provides a wealth of information not only for classicists but also for those interested in the history of technology and the history of woodworking.

[Video].Saltbox: Back to the Blueprint. (2004).A&E.
(NSCC W# and password required)
Settlers in 18th-century New England built square, sturdy two-story homes. As their families grew, extensions to the first floor were often built along the back of the house. The distinctive sloping roofline characterized the saltbox style. This video follows the restoration of a saltbox-style home from the foundation up.