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Ashe, Sydney Whitmore, and Keiley, J. D. Electric railways theoretically and practically treated. [**]$2.50. Van Nostrand.

The plan of this text-book is “to cover first a few essential principles of motor and car operation, including the testing of equipments. Next the component parts of the car equipment are treated in detail.” (Engin. N.) There are six folding plates and 172 text illustrations.

“A general criticism which may be made on all parts of the work is that every subject is treated too briefly, in fact, one might almost say hurriedly. The material is excellent, and it is well arranged for general reading and for reference. It is undoubtedly more complete than any other concise treatment of the subject.” Henry H. Norris.