We have seen no more thorough, intelligent and convincing discussion of the important subject of house drainage than Mr. Wm. Paul Gerhard’s “Hints on the Drainage and Sewerage of Dwellings.”—Literary World.
A volume on domestic economy, well worth examination, is Hints on the Drainage and Sewerage of Dwellings, by Wm. Paul Gerhard, C. E., a 16mo. of about 300 pages, which states clearly the correct principles and methods, shows by copious intelligible diagrams the ordinary variations, neglects and defects, and contains in large variety and full detail, descriptions and drawings of the means and appliances that may be relied on, and the principle of their construction and operation. For full, intelligent treatment of all questions involved, both in theory and practice, relating to the causes of trouble, the theories involved in their treatment, and the mechanical appliances available, this is the very best condensed manual that has yet appeared.—The Independent.
This valuable little manual consists of articles from “Building,” revised and extended, and will be found of much service by builders, architects, physicians and householders.... It would be a good idea for every head of a family to examine the sanitary state of his or her surroundings, with this book as a guide.... So also, those intending to lease or buy new houses, would find the price of the work an ounce of prevention which could not be better expended. Mr. Gerhard is an experienced engineer, well read in sanitary literature, and a clear and careful writer.—The Christian Union.
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