“A thoroughly good practical handbook, which no engineer can go through without learning something that will be of service to him.”—Marine Engineer.
“An excellent book of reference for engineers, and a valuable text-book for students of engineering.”—Scotsman.
“This valuable manual embodies the results and experience of the leading authorities on mechanical engineering.”—Building News.
“The author has collected together a surprising quantity of rules and practical data, and has shown much judgment in the selections he has made.... There is no doubt that this book is one of the most useful of its kind published, and will be a very popular compendium.”—Engineer.
“A mass of information set down in simple language, and in such a form that it can be easily referred to at any time. The matter is uniformly good and well chosen, and is greatly elucidated by the illustrations. The book will find its way on to most engineers’ shelves, where it will rank as one of the most useful books of reference.”—Practical Engineer.
“Full of useful information, and should be found on the office shelf of all practical engineers.”—English Mechanic.
STEAM BOILER CONSTRUCTION.
A Practical Handbook for Engineers, Boiler-Makers, and Steam Users. Containing a large Collection of Rules and Data relating to Recent Practice in the Design, Construction, and Working of all Kinds of Stationary, Locomotive, and Marine Steam-Boilers. By Walter S. Hutton, Civil and Mechanical Engineer, Author of “The Works’ Manager’s Handbook,” “The Practical Engineer’s Handbook,” &c. With upwards of 500 Illustrations. Third Edition, Revised and much Enlarged, medium 8vo, cloth
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