Nails – holding buildings together
When Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific, he found buildings that were woven, lashed or pegged together as there was no iron. He brought with him nails and the opportunity for new construction techniques.
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By Nigel Isaacs – 1 August 2007, Build 101
When Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific, he found buildings that were woven, lashed or pegged together as there was no iron. He brought with him nails and the opportunity for new construction techniques.