LUKIN (John) The Young Mechanic; Practical Carpentry. Containing directions for the use of all kinds of tools, and for the construction of steam-engines and mechanical models; including the art of turning in wood and metal. By the author of “The Lathe and its Uses,” etc. Authorized reprint from the English edition, with corrections, etc. Illustrated. Small 4to, cloth extra 1 75
“A valuable book, eminently useful to beginners, and suggestive even to the experienced and skilful.”—Albany Journal.
—— Amongst Machines. “The Boy with an Idea Series.” By the author of “The Young Mechanic.” Embracing descriptions of the various mechanical appliances used in the manufacture of wood, metal, and other substances. Profusely illustrated. 8vo, cloth 1 75
“A book of wondrous fascination, written in a clear, bright, pointed style. A volume to be commended above a dozen stories.”—Boston Traveller.
—— The Boy Engineers; What they did and How they did it. A book for boys. Fully illustrated. 8vo, cloth extra 1 75
“Practical, suggestive, and full of interest.”—St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
—— The Amateur Mechanic’s Workship. A treatise, containing plain and concise directions for the manipulation of wood and metals; including casting, forging, brazing, soldering, and carpentry. By the author of “The Young Mechanic.” Sixth edition. Illustrated. 8vo 3 00
NICHOLS (Geo. Ward, author of “Art Education Applied to Industry.”) Pottery: How it is Made, its Shape and Decoration. Practical instructions for painting on porcelain and all kinds of pottery with vitrifiable and common oil color; with a full bibliography of standard works upon the ceramic art, and 42 illustrations. 12mo, boards 1 25
“Attractive, practical, and suggestive. * * * We commend it most heartily to all who take any interest in the subject of pottery.”—Boston Traveller.