+Spec. 98: 292. F. 23, ’07. 1600w.

Corthell, Elmer L. Allowable pressure on deep foundations. *$1.25. Wiley.

7–28847.

This work is an amplified form of a paper to the Institution of civil engineers brought about by Dr. Corthell’s investigation of the subject relating to the construction of a port at the city of Rozario on the Panama river.


“The admirable form of the compilation, and the thoroughness with which the abstracts of published articles have been made, make the book one of great value.”

+ +Engin. N. 58: 80. Jl. 18, ’07. 310w.

Cory, Vivian (Victoria Cross, pseud.). Life’s shop window. $1.50. Kennerley.

7–4158.

With the frankness of Zola, Victoria Cross presents in this novel “the passions and the emotions and the part they play in the life of a young girl.” (N. Y. Times.) Imagination substitutes experience in the delineation of character.