First published in first published in 1899, this book contains a classic guide to making a variety of different types of staircases for the home. The information contained within it was sourced from columns in the weekly journal โBuilding Worldโ, having been consolidated into this concise handbook by the author. โPractical Staircase Joineryโ is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and novice joiners alike. Contents include: โIntroduction: Explanation of Termsโ, โSimple Form of StaircaseโHoused String Stair Measuring, Planning and Setting Outโ, โTwo-Flight Staircaseโ, โStaircase with Winders at Bottomโ, โStaircase over an Oblique Planโ, โGeometrical Staircasesโ, etc. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 โ 1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of the 'do-it-yourself' book, producing many works on subjects including engineering, handicrafts, woodwork, and more. Other notable works by this author include: โTreatise on the Tools Employed in the Art of Turningโ (1881), โThe Wrath-Jobber's Handy Bookโ (1887), and โScrew-Threads and Methods of Producing Themโ (1887). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.