Author of “Scribner’s Statistical Atlas.”
With 225 Illustrations, 13 Maps, and 19 Charts, many being Colored. A Full Index adds much to the Value of the Volume as a Book of Reference.
Substantially bound in Half Leather, Octavo, $6.00, net.
FOR the first time there is presented in this book an adequate account of the American Railway, an industry representing over nine thousand million dollars in its one hundred and fifty thousand miles of road. The above enumeration of the subjects, which are treated in the volume, is sufficient to show its value and importance, and in preparing it nothing has been left undone which might add to the lasting value and interest of the work.
“A large and handsome volume. The various chapters are all by specialists well known as authorities, each in his own field, and the information given, while attractive in form, may be depended upon as entirely trustworthy.”—Boston Beacon.
ELECTRICITY IN DAILY LIFE
A POPULAR ACCOUNT OF THE
APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRICITY
TO EVERY DAY USES
In this work, the plan of which is similar to “The American Railway” published a year ago, are to be found elaborately illustrated papers by ten writers who were selected for their expert acquaintance with every phase of this important subject. Acknowledged authorities in their respective fields, these writers have described both the theoretical and practical aspects of the different branches of electrical science in a singularly entertaining and instructive manner. The scope and importance of the work are shown by the following list of topics and eminent authors: