Scaffolding : $b a treatise on the design & erection of scaffolds, gantries, and stagings, with an account of the appliances used in connection therewith for the use of contractors, builders, clerks of works, etc., with a chapter on the legal aspect of the question

"Scaffolding: A Treatise on the Design & Erection of Scaffolds, Gantries, and Stagings" by A. G. H. Thatcher is an early 20th-century book providing instructions about building structures during the construction era. It explains how to safely design and put together scaffolding equipment for contractors, builders, and other construction workers. The book starts by talking about why scaffolding is very important in construction, even though people might not think about it much. It also talks about changes in the law that make safety when building scaffolding more important. The author uses what he has learned from working in construction to help explain different scaffolding systems in simple terms. The overall tone of the book is serious and educational. The book sets the stage for readers to understand the different designs, materials, and safety steps involved in scaffolding.