On High Steel : The Education of an Ironworker

by Mike Cherry

On High Steel ~ The Education of an Mike On High Steel ~ The Education of an FIRST First Edition, First Printing. Published by Quadrangle, 1974. Octavo. Hardcover. Purple topstain. Book is very good with slight spine lean and library stamps on title page (no other marks). Dust jacket is very good with shelf wear and reinforced left flap. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.Seller 346939 Literature We Buy Books! Collections - Libraries - Estates - Individual Titles. Message us if you have books to sell!

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

206 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Kirt Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of those times where you go into a book not expecting much and end up finding a true gem. I’ve read this book twice, and it’s just as good the second time around. Just to clarify, I am not an Ironworker . . . I don’t have Ironworker friends . . . I don’t want to be an Ironworker . . . I can think of perhaps seven hundred career choices that would suit me better than one where you divide your time between trying to keep from going “into the hole” (Ironworker lingo for falling) and getting some appendage crushed between steel beams. My hat is forever off to the people who can do this sort of thing with a smile and a song. I’m not a big fan of heights, and my knowledge of/interest in fixing things or building things is pretty well non existent, so there’s really no earthly reason why I should like this book as much as I do, but I do, so there. This is a fascinating look at a life very few people experience. And the best thing—the most surprising thing—about this book is the writing. It’s a pleasure to read.

[Maxine McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not A novel at all. A book written by a man who worked in the trade to erect buildings throughout New England and New York. I learned a great deal about the profession that I had no idea about before.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

On high steel, the education of an ironworker by Cherry_ Mike
Listened to this on audio tape. Always like to learn about other careers and how they do their jobs.
Hand signals help them do their jobs, a language only they understand.
Interesting day at work and the secrets depending on what floor you are working on. So fascinating.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

[Philip S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this book up at a used book sale, and didn't have much thought that it would be of any more than of passing interest. This turned out to be one of the most fascinating and interesting books I've ever read. A book that I've thought about ever since I read it several years ago. The suspense is increased as the story leads up to the tragic death of a friend and co-worker of the author that was killed in the construction of a building in New York City. This book was actually very hard to put down and is full of fascinating anecdotes about how iron workers do their work, and how a man wends his way up the experience ladder in the construction industry. Recommended for ANY reader, male or female, young or old.