A Short List of Scientific Books by E. & F. N. Spon. June 1901

JUNE, 1901

A SHORT LIST
OF THE
PUBLICATIONS
OF
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd.,
125, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.

Full particulars post free on application.

All books are bound in cloth unless otherwise stated.

AGRICULTURE.

Brooks, C. P. Cotton: its uses, varieties, Fibre Structure, Cultivation and Preparation for the Market, and as an Article of Commerce, 8vo net 76
Lock, C. G. W. Coffee: its Culture and Commerce in all Countries. Crown 8vo 126
—— Tobacco Growing, Curing and Manufacturing. Crown 8vo 60
Lock, C. G. W., & Newlands Bros. Sugar: a Handbook for Planters and Refiners, 8vo1 100
Simmonds, P. L. Hops: their Cultivation, Commerce and Uses. Crown 8vo 46
—— Tropical Agriculture. New edition, 8vo110

ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING.

Allsop, R. O. The Hydropathic Establishment and its Baths. Demy 8vo 5 0
—— The Turkish Bath, its Design and Construction. Demy 8vo 6 0
—— Public Baths and Wash Houses. Demy 8vo 6 0
Bales, T. The Builder’s Clerk. Second edition. fcap. 8vo 1 6
Burns, G. J. Glossary of Technical Terms used in Architecture and the Building Trades. Crown 8vo 3 6
Christie, W. W. Chimney Design and Theory. Crown 8vo net 12 6
Coleman, T. E. Stable Sanitation and Construction. Crown 8vo 6 0
—— Architect’s Price Book. 32mo, roan, gilt edges
Fullerton, W. Architectural Examples in Brick, Stone, Wood and Iron. Second edition, demy 4to 15 0
Hoskins, G. G. The Clerk of Works’ Vade Mecum. Seventh edition, fcap. 8vo 1 6
Hurst, J. T. A Handbook of Formulæ, Tables and Memoranda for Architectural Surveyors, and others engaged in Building. Fifteenth edition, royal 32mo, roan 5 0
Laxton. Builders’ and Contractors’ Tables. Excavator, Earth, Land, Water and Gas. 4to 5 0
Leaning, J. A complete set of Contract Documents for a Country Lodge, Printed in facsimile of the original. fcap., in case 5 0
—— Quantity Surveying. Fourth edition, 8vo 15 0
Macey, F. W. Specifications in Detail. Medium 8vo 1 1 0
Piranesi. Roman Architecture, Sculpture and Ornament. 200 plates, reproduced in facsimile from the original. Imperial folio, half morocco 5 5 0
Sharpe, E. The Seven Periods of English Architecture, defined and illustrated. Third edition, royal 8vo 12 6
Spons’ Architects’ and Builders’ Price Book. By W. Young. Edited by Clyde Young. 8vo, published annually 3 6
Thwaite, B. H. Our Factories, Workshops and Warehouses, their Sanitary and Fire-Resisting Arrangements. Crown 8vo 9 0
Tredgold, T., & Hurst, J. T. Elementary Principles of Carpentry. Tenth edition, crown 8vo 12 6
Wood, W. H. Practical Stair Building and Handrailing. Crown 4to 10 6
Young, W. The Municipal Buildings, Glasgow. Folio 7 6

BRIDGES, ROOFS, ETC.

Adams, Hy. Strains in Ironwork. Third edition, crown 8vo 5 0
—— The Practical Designing of Structural Ironwork. 8vo 8 6
Bell, G. J. A Practical Treatise on Segmental and Elliptical Oblique or Skew Arches. Royal 8vo net1 1 0
Bow, R. H. Economics of Construction in relation to Framed Structures. Third thousand. 8vo 5 0
Donaldson, W. The Art of Constructing Oblique Arches with Spiral Courses. 8vo 4 0
—— New Formulæ for the Loads and Deflections of Solid Beams and Girders. Second edition, 8vo 4 6
Fitzmaurice, M. Plate Girder Railway Bridges. 8vo 6 0
George, E. M. Pocket Book of Calculations in Stresses. Royal 32mo, half roan 3 6
Grover, J. W. Estimates and Diagrams of Railway Bridges for Turnpike, Public and Occupation Roads, with Form for Calculating Quantities in Skew Structures, etc. Second edition, folio 1 11 6
—— Iron and Timber Railway Superstructures and General Works. Folio 2 2 0
Heaford, A. S. Strains on Braced Iron Arches and Arched Iron Bridges. 8vo 6 0
Johnson, F. R. Stresses in Girder and Roof Frames for both dead and live loads by simple Multiplication, etc. Crown 8vo 6 0
Newman, J. Notes on Cylinder Bridge Piers and the Well System of Foundations, 8vo 6 0
Olander, E. A New Method of Graphic Statics applied in the Construction of Wrought Iron Girders. Small folio 10 6
Ritter, A. Elementary Theory and Calculation of Iron Bridges and Roofs. Translated from the Third German Edition by H. R. Sankey. 8vo 15 0
Stoney, B. B. The Strength and Proportion of Rivetted Joints. 8vo 5 0
Walmisley, A. T. Examples of Iron Roofs. Small folio, half Morocco. Third Edition in preparation

CHEMISTRY, see INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY. CIVIL ENGINEERING.

Irrigation, Surveying, Waterworks.

Allen, J. R. Theory and Practice in the Design and Construction of Dock Walls. Crown 4to 6 0
Bligh, W. G. Notes on Instruments best suited for Engineering Field Work in India and the Colonies. 8vo 7 6
Buckley, R. B. Irrigation Works in India and Egypt. Imperial 8vo 3 3 0
Codd, W. Land Area Tables. Square 16mo, on a sheet mounted on linen and bound in cloth 3 6
Codrington, T. The Maintenance of Macadamised Roads. Second Edition, 8vo 7 6
Cordeiro, F. J. B. The Barometrical Determination of Heights. Crown 8vo, limp leather 4 6
Coventry, W. B. On Curved Masonry Dams. 8vo sewed 2 0
—— A Practical Method of Determining the Profile of a Masonry Dam. 8vo, sewed 2 0
—— The Stresses on Masonry Dams (oblique sections), 8vo, sewed 2 6
Cunningham, D. Tables for facilitating the Calculation of Earthworks in the construction of Railways, Roads, Canals, Dams, etc. Royal 8vo 10 6
Cutler, H. A., & Edge, F. J. Tables for Setting out Curves from 101 to 5000 feet radius. Royal 32mo 2 6
De Salis, H. R. A Chronology of Inland Navigation in Great Britain. Crown 8vo 4 6
Gripper, C. Railway Tunnelling in Heavy Ground. Royal 8vo 7 6
Holloway, T. Levelling and its General Application. Second Edition, 8vo 5 0
Jeans, J. S. Waterways and Water Transport in different Countries. 8vo 14 0
Matheson, E. Aid Book to Engineering Enterprise. Third edition, medium 8vo, buckram 1 4 0
Matheson & Grants’ Handbook for Engineers. Second edition, royal 32mo, sewed, gilt edges 2 0
Merrett, H. S. Practical Treatise on the Science of Land and Engineering Surveying. Fifth edition, revised by G. W. Usill. Royal 8vo 12 6
Middleton, R. E., & Chadwick, O. A Treatise on Surveying. Two vols., royal 8vo, each 10 6
Molesworth, Sir G. L., & H. B. A Pocket Book of Useful Formulæ and Memoranda for Civil and Mechanical Engineers. Twenty-fourth edition, 32mo, roan, gilt edges 6 0
Molesworth & Hurst. The Pocket Books of Sir G. L. Molesworth & J. T. Hurst, printed on India paper and bound in one Vol. Royal 32mo, Russia, gilt edges 12 6
Newman, J. Metallic Structures; Corrosion and Fouling and their Prevention. Crown 8vo 9 0
—— Earthwork Slips and Subsidences on Public Works. Crown 8vo 7 6
—— Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge occasionally practised upon Public Works. Crown 8vo 2 6
Penman, W. Land Surveying on the Meridian and Perpendicular System. 8vo 8 6
Roberts, A. H. Diagrams for the Graphic Calculation of Earthwork Quantities. Ten cards, fcap., in cloth case net 10 6
Spons’ Dictionary of Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Military & Naval. Eight divisions, super-royal 8vo 5 8 0
Complete in 4 Vols. with supplement 7 5 0
Ditto ditto half Mor., top edge gilt 9 0 0
Stanley, W. F. Surveying and Levelling Instruments, theoretically and practically described. Third edition, crown 8vo 7 6
Tate, J. S. Surcharged and different Forms of Retaining Walls. 8vo, sewed 2 0
Tudsberry, J. H. S. & Brightmore, A. W. The Principles of Waterworks Engineering. Second edition, medium 8vo 1 5 0
Wells, W. H. Hints on Levelling Operations. Second edition, 8vo sewed 1 0
Wheeler, W. H. The Drainage of Fens and Low Lands by Gravitation and Steam Power. 8vo 12 6
Willcocks, W. Egyptian Irrigation. Second edition, royal 8vo 1 10 0

DRAWING.

Geometry—Graphic Statics.

Alexander, B. The Ornamental Penman’s, Engraver’s, Sign Writer’s, and Stonecutter’s Pocket Book of Alphabets. Oblong 12mo, sewed 6
Andre, G. G. The Draughtsman’s Handbook of Plan and Map Drawing. Crown 4to 9 0
Atkinson, E. H. de V. A Text Book of Practical Solid Geometry. 8vo 7 6
Binns, W. Elementary Treatise on Orthographic Projection. Twelfth edition, 8vo 9 0
—— Second Course of Orthographic Projection. Fourth edition, 8vo 10 6
Clarke, G. S. The principles of Graphic Statics Third edition, 4to 12 6
Cromwell, J. H. A System of Easy Lettering. Fourth thousand, oblong 8vo 2 6
Halliday, G. A First Course of Mechanical Drawing (Tracing), oblong 4to, sewed 2 0
Ott, K. Von. The Elements of Graphic Statics translated by G. S. Clarke. Crown 8vo 5 0
Stanley, W. F. A Descriptive Treatise on Mathematical Drawing Instruments. Seventh edition, crown 8vo 5 0

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.

Allsop, F. C. Electric Bell Construction. Second edition, crown 8vo 3 6
—— Induction Coils and Coil Making. Third edition, crown 8vo 3 6
—— Practical Electric Bell Fitting. Ninth edition. Crown 8vo 3 6
—— Telephones: their Construction and Fitting. Sixth edition, crown 8vo 3 6
Andrews, T. Thermo-electric Reactions and Currents between Metals in Fused Salts. 8vo, sewed 1 0
Crocker, F. B. Electric Lighting: A Practical Exposition of the Art.
Vol. I. The Generating Plant. Royal 8vo 12 6
Vol. II. Distributing Systems & Lamps. Royal 8vo 12 6
Cushing, Jr., H. C. Standard Wiring for Electric Light and Power. New edition, crown 8vo, limp leather net 4 6
Fahie, J. J. A History of Electric Telegraphy to the year 1837. Crown 8vo 9 0
Fleming, J. A. Magnets and Electric Currents. Crown 8vo 7 6
Halliday, Geo. Notes on design of Small Dynamo. Second edition, 8vo 2 6
Haskins, C. D. Transformers: their Theory, Construction, and Application simplified. Crown 8vo 4 6
Heaphy, M. The Phœnix Fire Office Rules for Electric Light Installation and Electrical Power Installation. Twenty-sixth edition, 8vo, sewed 6
Hedges, K. American Electric Street Railways: their Construction and Equipment. Post 4to 12 6
Hoskiœr, Col. V. Testing Telegraph Cables. Third edition, crown 8vo 4 6
Hughes, N. The Magneto-Hand Telephone. Square 16mo 3 6
Inst. of Electrical Engrs. General Rules recommended for Wiring for the Supply of Electrical Energy. 8vo, sewed 6
Kempe, H. R. A Handbook of Electrical Testing. Sixth edition, demy 8vo 18 0
Langdon, W. E. The Application of Electricity to Railway Working. 8vo 10 6
Lintern, W. The Motor Engineer’s & Electrical Worker’s Handy-book. 12mo net 2 0
Maycock, W. P. Practical Electrical Notes and Definitions. Second edition, royal 32mo 2 0
Ditto ditto French morocco, gilt edges 3 0
Nichols, E. L. The Galvanometer. Royal 8vo, sewed 4 6
Norrie, H. T. Induction Coils. Second edition, crown 8vo net 4 6
Parker, H. C. A Systematic Treatise on Electrical Measurements. 8vo 4 6
Practical Electrics. A Universal Handybook on Every Day Electrical Matters. Sixth edition, 8vo 3 6
Reagan, H. C. Electrical Engineers’ & Students’ Chart and Handbook of the Brush Arc Light System. 8vo 4 6
Reed’s Electric Lighting for Steamers and its Management. Crown 8vo net 2 6
Sprague, J. T. Electricity: its Theory, Sources and Applications. Third edition, crown 8vo 15 0
Thom, C., & Jones, W. H. Telegraphic Connections. Oblong 8vo 7 6
Thompson, E. P., & Anthony, W. A. Röntgen Rays and Phenomena of the Anode and Cathode. 8vo 7 6
Thompson, S. P. Dynamo Electric Machinery. Seventh Edition in preparation
—— Latest Dynamo Electric Machines. Demy 8vo 4 6
—— The Electro-Magnet and Electro Magnetic Mechanism. Third Edition in the Press
—— Philipp Reis, Inventor of the Telephone: a Biographical Sketch. 8vo, cloth 7 6
—— Polyphase Electric Currents and Alternate Current Motors. Second edition, demy 8vo 1 1 0
Thompson, S. P., & Thomas, E. Electrical Tables and Memoranda. 64mo, roan, gilt edges 1 0
Ditto ditto, in celluloid case 1 6

HOROLOGY

Britten, F. J. The Watch and Clock Maker’s Handbook, Dictionary and Guide. Ninth Edition. Crown 8vo net 5 0
—— Former Watch and Clock Makers and their Work. Crown 8vo net 5 0
—— Old Clocks & Watches & their Makers. Demy 8vo net 10 0
—— The Springing & Adjusting of Watches. Crown 8vo net 3 0
Immisch, M. Prize Essay On the Balance Spring and its Isochronal Adjustments. Crown 8vo 2 6
Nelthropp, H. L. Treatise on Watch work, Past and Present. Crown 8vo 6 6

HYDRAULICS.

Pumps, Water Wheels.

Bjorling, P. R. Pumps: Historically, Theoretically and Practically Considered. Second edition, crown 8vo 7 6
Bjorling, P. R. Pump Details. Crown 8vo 7 6
—— Practical Handbook on Direct-Acting Pumping Engine and Steam Pump Construction. Crown 8vo 5 0
—— Pumps and Pump Motors: A Manual for the use of Hydraulic Engineers. Two vol. royal 4to 3 3 0
—— Practical Handbook on Pump Construction. Second edition, crown 8vo 5 0
—— Water or Hydraulic Motors. Crown 8vo 9 0
Blaine, R. G. Hydraulic Machinery, with an Introduction to Hydraulics. Demy 8vo 14 0
Box, T. Practical Hydraulics. Twelfth edition, crown 8vo 5 0
Colyer, F. Hydraulic, Steam, and Hand Power Lifting and Pressing Machinery. Second edition, imperial 8vo 1 8 0
—— Pumps and Pumping Machinery—
Vol I. Second edition, 8vo 1 8 0
Vol II. Second edition, 8vo 1 5 0
Cullen, W. Practical Treatise on the Construction of Horizontal and Vertical Waterwheels. Second edition, small 4to 5 0
Davey, H. Description of the Differential Expansive Pumping Engine. 8vo 2 0
De Salis, R. Tables giving Hydraulic Mean Depth & Area of Circular Sewers. 8vo, sewed 1 0
Donaldson, W. Donaldson’s Poncelet Turbine and Water Pressure Engine and Pump. 4to 5 0
—— Principles of Construction and Efficiency of Waterwheels. 8vo 5 0
Hennell, T. Hydraulic and other Tables for purposes of Sewage & Water Supply. Crown 8vo 5 0
Hick, J. Experiments on the Friction of the Leather Collar in Hydraulic Presses. 8vo, sewed 1 0
Higham, T. Hydraulic Tables for Finding the Mean Velocity and Discharge in Open Channels. Second edition, super-royal, 8vo 7 6
Silk, A. E. Tables for Calculating the Discharge of Water in Pipes for Water & Power Supplies. Indexed at side for ready reference. Crown 8vo 5 0
Stone, T. W. Simple Hydraulic Formulæ. Crown 8vo 4 0

INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY AND MANUFACTURES.

Bater, C. H. Brewing Calculations, Gauging & Tabulation. 64mo, roan, gilt edges 1 6
Bayley, T. A Pocket Book for Chemists, Chemical Manufacturers, Metallurgists, Dyers, Distillers, etc. Seventh edition, Royal 32mo, roan, gilt edges 5 0
—— A Pocket Book for Pharmacists, Medical Practitioners, Students, etc. Royal 32mo, roan, gilt edges 5 0
Brooks, C. P. Cotton Manufacturing. Crown 8vo, cloth net 2 6
Brooks, C. P. Weaving Calculations. Crown 8vo, cloth 2 6
Burns, W. Illuminating and Heating Gas. A Manual of Manufacture of Gas from Tar, Oil etc., etc. Crown 8vo 5 0
Carpenter, W. L., & Leask, H. A Treatise on the Manufacture of Soap and Candles, Lubricants and Glycerine. Second edition, crown 8vo 12 6
Cross, C. F., & Bevan, E. J. A Text Book of Paper Making. Second edition, crown 8vo 12 6
Deerr, N. Sugar House Notes and Tables. 8vo net 10 6
Dubelle, G. H. The “non plus ultra” Soda Fountain Requisites of Modern Times. A Practical Receipt Book for Druggists, Chemists, etc. Crown 8vo net 4 6
Foster, J. Treatise on the Evaporation of Saccharine, Chemical & other Liquids by the Multiple System in Vacuum and Open Air. Second edition, 8vo 1 1 0
Graham, D. A. A Treatise on the Comparative Commercial Values of Gas Coals and Cannels. 8vo 4 6
Graham, M. Practical Hints on the Working and Construction of Regenerator Furnaces. fcap. 8vo., leather 3 0
Hansen, E. C. Practical Studies in Fermentation, translated from the German by A. K. Miller. Ph. D. 8vo 12 6
Hanssen, C. J. T. Reform in Chemical and Physical Calculations. Demy 4to net 6 6
Hodgetts, E. A. B. Liquid Fuel for Mechanical and Industrial Purposes. 8vo 5 0
Hornby, J. The Gas Engineer’s Laboratory Handbook. Crown 8vo 6 0
Ingle, H. & H. The Chemistry of Fire and Fire Prevention. Crown 8vo 9 0
Lee, D. Manual for Gas Engineering Students. 18mo 1 0
Lovibond, T. W. Brewing with Raw Grain. Crown 8vo 5 0
Procter, H. R. Leather Industries: Laboratory Book on Analytical & Experimental Methods. Demy 8vo 9 0
Redwood, I. I. Theoretical and Practical Ammonia Refrigeration. Third edition, square 16mo 4 6
Richards, W. Practical Treatise on the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal Gas. Demy 4to 1 8 0
Scammell, G., & Collyer, F. Breweries and Maltings. Second edition, 8vo 12 6
Speyers, C. L. Text Book of Organic Chemistry. Demy 8vo 9 0
Spons’ Encyclopædia of the Industrial Arts, Manufactures and Commercial Products. Super-royal 8vo
In 2 Vols., cloth 3 10 0
In 5 Divisions, cloth 3 11 6
In 2 Vols. half Morocco, top edge gilt 4 10 0
Standage, H. C. The Practical Polish and Varnish Maker. Crown 8vo 6 0
Streatfield, F. W. Practical Work in Organic Chemistry. Crown 8vo 3 0
Terry, G. Pigments, Paints and Painting. Crown 8vo 7 6
Van Eijndhoven, A. J. A Comparison of the English and French Methods of Ascertaining the Illuminating Power of Coal Gas. Crown 8vo 4 0
Wein, E., & Frew, W. Tables for the Quantitative Estimation of the Sugars. Crown 8vo 6 0
Workshop Receipts. For the use of Manufacturers, Mechanics and Scientific Amateurs. Crown 8vo, 5 Vols each 5 0
First Series. Miscellaneous.
Second Series. Chemical Manufactures.
Third " Electrical & Metallurgical.
Fourth " Handicrafts and Mechanical Subjects.
Fifth " Miscellaneous.

MARINE ENGINEERING AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE.

Barnaby, S. W. Marine Propellers. Fourth edition, demy 8vo net 10 6
Bartley, B. C. The Marine Engineer’s Record Book: Engines. 8vo, roan net 5 0
The Engineer’s and Draughtsman’s Data Book for Workshop and Office use. Third edition, crown 8vo, roan 3 0
Franklin, A. C. Yachting Hints, Tables and Memoranda. Waistcoat pocket size, 64mo, roan, gilt edges 1 0
Ditto ditto in celluloid case 1 6
Haldane, J. W. C. Steamships and their Machinery from first to last. 8vo 15 0
Hogg, A. Tables for Constructing Ships’ Lines. Second edition, 8vo 7 0
Hovgaard, G. W. Submarine Boats. Crown 8vo 5 0
Jordan, C. H. Tabulated Weights of Angle, Tee, Bulb, Round, Square, and Flat Iron and Steel for the use of Naval Architects, Ship-builders, &c. Fifth edition, French morocco, gilt edges 7 6
Jordan, C. H. Particulars of Dry Docks on the river Thames. On a sheet folded in cloth. 18mo 2 6
Little, H. The Marine Transport of Petroleum. Crown 8vo 10 6
Main, J. The Progress of Marine Engineering from the time of Watt to the present day. Crown 8vo 7 6
Reed’s Engineers’ Handbook to the Board of Trade Examinations for certificates of Competency as First and Second Class Engineers. Seventeenth edition, 8vo net 14 0
Reed. The key to the Seventeenth edition of Reed’s Engineers’ Handbook, 8vo net 76
—— Examination Papers for Extra First Class Engineers. Third edition, 8vo net 14 0
—— Polyglot Guide to the Marine Engine in English, French, German and Norsk. Oblong 8vo net 10 0
—— Marine Boilers. Second edition, crown 8vo net 4 6
—— Useful Hints to sea-going Engineers. Third edition, crown 8vo net 3 6
—— Drawing of the Triple Expansion Engine and the Pipe Arrangements. On 2 sheets in case net 3 6
—— Drawing of a Compound Engine in case net 1 6

MATERIALS.

Box, T. Practical Treatise on the Strength of Materials. Third edition, crown 8vo 18 0
Britton, T. A. Treatise on the Origin, Progress, Prevention and Cure of Dry Rot in Timber. Crown 8vo 7 6
Butler, D. B. Portland Cement: its Manufacture, Testing and Use. 8vo 18 0
Calcare. Cement Users’ and Buyers’ Guide. 32mo, leather net 2 6
Delano, W. H. Twenty years’ practical experience of Natural Asphalt and Mineral Bitumen. Crown 8vo, parchment 2 0
Grant, J. Experiments on the Strength of Cement. 8vo 10 6
Heath, A. H. A Manual of Lime and Cement. Crown 8vo 6 0
Luard, C. E. Stone: how to get it and how to use it. 8vo 2 0
Newman, J. Notes on Concrete and Works in Concrete. Second edition, crown 8vo 6 0
Paterson, M. M. The Testing of Pipes and Pipe-joints in the open trenches. 8vo, sewed 2 0
Redwood, I. I. Lubricants. Oils and Greases. 8vo 4 6
—— A Practical Treatise on Mineral Oils and their By-Products. Demy 8vo 15 0
Stoffler, E. Silico-Calcareous Sandstones. 8vo, sewed net 4 0

MATHEMATICS.

Blaine, R. G. Quick and Easy Methods of Calculating. 16mo, leather 2 6
Byrne, O. General Method of Solving Equations of all Degrees. 8vo, sewed 1 0
Graham, J. Elementary Treatise on the Calculus for Engineering Students. Second edition, crown 8vo 7 6
Higgs, P. Algebra, Self-Taught. Third edition, crown 8vo 2 6
Ormsby, M. T. Elementary Practical Mathematics. Demy 8vo net 7 6
Sloane, T. O’c. The Arithmetic of Electricity. Crown 8vo 4 6

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.

Steam Engines, Steam Boilers, Gas Engines, etc.

Adams, Hy. Handbook for Mechanical Engineers. Fourth edition, crown 8vo 7 6
Applebys’ Handbooks of Machinery. In six sections, 8vo, each 3 6
Section 1.—Prime Movers, Steam, Gas and Air Engines, Boilers, Turbines, &c.
Section 2.—Hoisting Machinery, Winding Engines and Lifting Appliances.
Section 3.—Pumping Machinery, Pumping Engines, Centrifugal, Steam, Electrical and Hand Pumps.
Section 4.—Machine Tools and Accessories.
Section 5.—Contractors’ Plant and Railway Materials. (In the Press.)
Section 6.—Mining, Colonial and Manufacturing Machinery.
The portion of Section 6, dealing with Mining Machinery, is to be had separately, price 2s. 6d.
Barber, T. W. Engineers’ Sketch Book of Mechanical Movements. Third edition, 8vo 10 6
—— The Repair & Maintenance of Machinery. 8vo 10 6
Box, T. Practical Treatise on Mill Gearing. Fifth edition, crown 8vo 7 6
Byrne, O. The Essential Elements of Practical Mechanics. Fourth edition, post 8vo 7 6
Campin, F. The Practice of Hand Turning. Third edition, crown 8vo 3 6
Colyer, F. The Working and Management of Steam Boilers and Engines. Second edition, crown 8vo 3 6
—— Treatise on Modern Steam Engines and Boilers. 4to 12 6
Cooper, J. H. Treatise on the use of Belting for the Transmission of Power. Fourth edition, demy 8vo 15 0
Cotterill, J. H. The Steam Engine considered as a Thermodynamic Machine. Third edition 8vo 15 0
Dahlstrom, K. P. The Fireman’s Guide, a Handbook on the Care of Boilers. Eighth edition, fcap. 8vo 2 0
Diesel, R. Theory & Construction of a Rational Heat Motor. 8vo 6 0
Donaldson, W. Transmission of Power by Fluid Pressure, Air and Water. 8vo 6 0
Fletcher, W. History and Development of Steam Locomotion on Common Roads. 8vo 5 0
Foden, J. The Boiler Makers’ and Iron Ship-builders’ Companion. Fourth edition, fcap. 8vo 5 0
Fuller, J. Art of Copper Smithing. Royal 8vo 12 6
Goldingham, A. H. The Design & Construction of Oil Engines. Crown 8vo net 6 0
Graham, J. C. Elementary Treatise on Steam and the Use of the Indicator. 8vo 9 0
Halliday, G. Belt Driving. 8vo 3 6
Hanssen, A. The Commercial Efficiency of Steam Boilers. Large 8vo, sewed 6
Henthorn, J. T. The Corliss Engine. Third edition, square 16mo 3 6
Hett, C. L. Table of the Power of Leather Belting and Shafts. On folding card 1 0
Hiscox, J. D. Gas, Gasoline and Oil Vapour Engines. Fourth edition, 8vo net 10 6
Kinealy, J. H. Elementary Text-book on Steam Engines and Boilers. Third edition, 8vo 10 6
Knight, C. The Mechanician: a Treatise on the Construction and Manipulation of Tools. Fifth edition, 4to 18 0
Lieckfeld, G. Practical Handbook on the Care and Management of Gas Engines. Square 16mo 3 6
Low, P. A. Valve Setting Record Book. 8vo boards 1 6
Millis, C. T. Metal Plate Work, its Patterns and their Geometry. Third edition, crown 8vo 9 0
Peattie, J. Steam Boilers, their Management and Working. Fourth edition, crown 8vo 5 0
Porter, C. T. Treatise on the Richards Steam Engine Indicator. Fifth edition, 8vo 9 0
Richards, J. The Arrangement, Care and Operation of Wood Working Factories and Machinery. Second edition, crown 8vo 5 0
Rigg, A. Practical Treatise on the Steam Engine. Second edition, demy 4to 1 5 0
Sexton, M. J. Pocket Book for Boiler Makers and Steam Users. Fourth edition, royal 32mo, roan, gilt edges 5 0
Spencer, A. Roll Turning for Sections in Steel and Iron. Second edition, 4to 1 10 0
Uhland, W. H. Slide and Piston-Valve Geared Steam Engines. Two Vols., half Morocco 1 16 0
Watson, E. P. How to run Engines and Boilers. Fourth edition 3 6
Welch, E. J. Practical method of Designing Slide Valve Gearing. Crown 8vo 6 0
Wright, T. W. Elements of Mechanics. 8vo 1 10 6
Zeuner, G. Treatise on Valve Gears, translated from the fourth German edition by J. F. Klein. 8vo 12 6

METALLURGY.

Andrews, T. The Life of Railway Axles. 8vo, sewed 1 0
—— Microscopic Internal Flaws in Steel Rails and Propellor Shafts. 8vo, sewed 1 0
—— Microscopic Internal Flaws, Inducing Fracture in Steel. 8vo, sewed 2 0
Davies, J. Galvanized Iron: its Manufacture and Uses. 8vo net 5 0
Ede, G. Guns and Gun Making Material. Crown 8vo 6 0
—— The Management of Steel. Seventh edition, crown 8vo 5 0
Kirk, E. The Cupola Furnace. Demy 8vo 14 0
Macfarlane, J. W. Practical Notes on Pipe Founding. 8vo 12 6
Sharp, J. Modern Foundry Practice. 8vo net 1 1 0
West, T. D. The Metallurgy of Cast Iron. Second edition. 8vo 12 6
Wyllie, C. Treatise on Iron & Steel Founding. Second edition, crown 8vo 5 0

MINERALOGY AND MINING.

Andre, G. G. Rock Blasting, 8vo 5 0
—— Practical Treatise on Coal Mining. Two Vols., royal 4to 3 12 0
Brown, W. L. Manual of Assaying Gold, Silver, Copper and Lead Ores. Ninth edition, crown 8vo 12 6
Charleton, A. G. Tin: Describing the Chief Methods of Mining, Dressing, etc. Crown 8vo 12 6
Daw, A. W., & Z. W. The Blasting of Rock in Mines, Quarries and Tunnels, etc. Demy 8vo 15 0
Hopton, W. Conversations on Mines. Ninth edition, crown 8vo 4 6
Hull, E. Our Coal Resources at the End of the Nineteenth Century. Demy 8vo 6 0
Kirkpatrick, T. S. G. Simple Rules for the Discrimination of Gems 2 0
—— The Hydraulic Gold Miners’ Manual. Second edition, crown 8vo 4 0
Lock, C. G. W. Economic Mining. 8vo 1 1 0
—— Gold Milling: Principles and Practice. Demy 8vo net 1 10 0
—— Mining and Ore-Dressing Machinery. Super-royal 4to 1 5 0
—— Miner’s Pocket Book. Fourth edition, fcap. 8vo, roan net 12 6
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Miller, J. A. The Practical Handbook for the Working Miner and Prospector, and the Mining Investor. Crown 8vo 7 6
Murgue, D. The Theory and Practice of Centrifugal Ventilation Machines. 8vo 5 0
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Foster, H. A. Central Station Management and Finance. 8vo 7 6
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Lewis, J. S. The Commercial Organization of Factories. Royal 8vo. New Edition in the Press.
Matheson, E. Depreciation of Factories. 2nd edition, 8vo 7 6
—— Aid Book to Engineering Enterprise. Third edition, 8vo 1 4 0
Parry, W. Kaye. Office Management. A handbook for Architects and Civil Engineers. net 10 0
Williams, R. R. The American Hardware Store. Royal 8vo 12 6

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Allen, C. F. Railroad Curves and Earthwork. 12mo, leather, gilt edges net 8 6
Allen, G. T. Tables of Parabolic Curves for the use of Railway Engineers and others. Fcap. 16mo 4 0
Blackall, R. H. Up to date Air Brake Catechism. Crown 8vo net 6 0
Briggs, C. Simple and Automatic Vacuum Brakes. 8vo 4 0
Cole, W. H. Notes on Permanent-way Material, Plate-laying, and Points and Crossings. Third edition, crown 8vo 7 6
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Glover, J. Formulæ for Railway Crossings and Switches. Royal 32mo 2 6
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Hughes, G. The Construction of the Modern Locomotive. 8vo 9 0
Johnson, J. R. Practical Hints for Light Railways at Home and Abroad. Crown 8vo 2 6
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Paterson, J. Tables and Diagrams of Switches and Crossings. 8vo 3 6
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Coleman, T. E. Sanitary House Drainage, its Principles and Practice. Crown 8vo 6 0
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Colyer, F. Public Institutions, their Engineering, Sanitary, and other Appliances. 8vo 5 0
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Davies, J. P. Standard Practical Plumbing.
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Box, T. Practical Treatise on Heat. Ninth edition, crown 8vo 12 6
Drysdale, J., & Hayward, J. W. Health and Comfort in House Building, or Ventilation with warm air by self-acting suction power. Third edition, 8vo 7 6
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Kinealy, J. H. Charts for Low Pressure Steam Heating. Small folio 4 6
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Rafter, G. W. Mechanics of Ventilation. 2nd edition, 18mo, boards 2 0

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Martin, W. A. Screw-cutting Tables. Seventh edition, royal 8vo, oblong 1 1 0
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