Battle of Maldon, and short poems from the Saxon chronicle, ed. by Walter John Sedgefield. 40c. Heath.
A volume in section I. of the “Belles-lettres” series. The text of The battle of Maldon has been collated with Hearne’s transcript of the lost Cotton MS. and the variants noted. Notes, bibliography and glossary are provided.
Bauer, G. Marine engines and boilers; their design and construction: a handbook for the use of students, engineers and naval constructors, based on the work, “Berechnung und konstruktion der schiffsmachinen und kessel.” [*]$9. Henley.
“The work as a whole is divided into eight parts.... Part 1. deals with the main engine.... Part 2. deals with pumps.... Part 3 takes up shafting, resistance of ships and propulsion.... Part 4. treats of piping and connections.... Part 5. deals with steam boilers.... Part 6. is occupied with measuring instruments.... Part 7. deals with various details.... Part 8. comprises a large collection of tables and tabular matter.... Illustrative material has also been most generously furnished.”—Engin. N.
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“This work constitutes an addition of the highest value to the available literature on the subject.” W. F. Durand.
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“The book has been excellently and competently translated. The general arrangement of the book is convenient.”
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Baum, Lyman Frank. Queen Zixi of Ix. [†]$1.50. Century.