FOOD SUPPLY.
By ROBERT BRUCE, Agricultural Superintendent to the Royal Dublin Society.
With Appendix on Preserved Foods by C.A. Mitchell, B.A., F.L.C.
General Contents.—Climate and Soil—Drainage and Rotation of Crops—Seeds and Crops—Vegetables and Fruits—Cattle and Cattle-Breeding—Sheep and Sheep Rearing—Pigs—Poultry—Horses—The Dairy—The Farmer's Implements—The Settler's Home.
"Bristles With Information."—Farmers' Gazette.
"The work is one which will appeal to those intending to become farmers at home or in the Colonies, and who desire to obtain a general idea of the true principles of farming in all its branches."—Journal of the Royal Colonial Inst.
"A most readable and valuable book, and merits an extensive sale."—Scottish Farmer.
"Will prove of service in any part of the world."—Nature.
Fourth Edition, Revised, and brought thoroughly up-to-date by L.H. Cooke, Instructor in Mine Surveying, Royal College of Science.
With Frontispiece and 716 Illustrations. Price 34s.
ORE & STONE MINING.
BY
C. LE NEVE FOSTER, D.Sc., F.R.S.,
PROFESSOR OF MINING, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE; EXAMINER IN MINING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
GENERAL CONTENTS.
INTRODUCTION. Mode of Occurrence of Minerals.—Prospecting.—Boring.—Breaking Ground.—Supporting Excavations.—Exploitation.—Haulage or Transport.—Hoisting or Winding.—Drainage.—Ventilation.—Lighting.—Descent and Ascent.—Dressing.—Principles of Employment of Mining Labour.—Legislation affecting Mines and Quarries.—Condition of the Miner.—Accidents.—Index.
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