AMATEUR MECHANICS' WORKSHOP:
A treatise containing plain and concise directions for the manipulation of Wood and Metals, including Casting, Forging, Brazing, Soldering and Carpentry. By the author of the "Lathe and Its Uses." Third edition. Illustrated. 8vo. $3.00
ANDRES.—A Practical Treatise on the Fabrication of Volatile and Fat Varnishes, Lacquers, Siccatives and Sealing Waxes.
From the German ofErwin Andres, Manufacturer of Varnishes and Lacquers. With additions on the Manufacture and Application of Varnishes, Stains for Wood, Horn, Ivory, Bone and Leather. From the German ofDr. Emil WincklerandLouis E. Andes. The whole translated and edited byWilliam T. Brannt. With 11 illustrations. 12mo. $2.50
ARLOT.—A Complete Guide for Coach Painters:
Translated from the French ofM. Arlot, Coach Painter; for eleven years Foreman of Painting to M. Eherler, Coach Maker, Paris. ByA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. To which is added an Appendix, containing Information respecting the Materials and the Practice of Coach and Car Painting and Varnishing in the United States and Great Britain. 12mo. $1.25
ARMENGAUD, AMOROUX, AND JOHNSON.—The Practical Draughtsman's Book of Industrial Design, and Machinist's and Engineer's Drawing Companion:
Forming a Complete Course of Mechanical Engineering and ArchitecturalDrawing. From the French of M. Armengaud the elder,Prof. of Design in the Conservatoire of Arts and Industry, Paris, andMM. Armengaud the younger, and Amoroux, Civil Engineers. Rewrittenand arranged with additional matter and plates, selections fromand examples of the most useful and generally employed mechanismof the day. ByWilliam Johnson, Assoc. Inst. C.E. Illustratedby fifty folio steel plates, and fifty wood-cuts. A new edition, 4to.,half morocco $10.00
ARMSTRONG.—The Construction and Management of Steam Boilers:
ByR. Armstrong, C.E. With an Appendix byRobert Mallet, C.F. F.R.S. Seventh Edition. Illustrated. 1 vol. 12mo. $75.00
ARROWSMITH.—Paper-Hanger's Companion:
A Treatise in which the Practical Operations of the Trade areSystematically laid down: with Copious Directions Preparatory toPapering; Preventives against the Effect of Damp on Walls; thevarious Cements and Pastes Adapted to the Several Purposes ofthe Trade; Observations and Directions for the Panelling andOrnamenting of Rooms, etc. ByJames Arrowsmith. 12mo.,cloth $1.25
ASHTON.—The Theory and Practice of the Art of Designing Fancy Cotton and Woollen Cloths from Sample:
Giving full instructions for reducing drafts, as well as the methods ofspooling and making out harness for cross drafts and finding any requiredreed; with calculations and tables of yarn. ByFrederic T.Ashton, Designer, West Pittsfield, Mass. With fifty-two illustrations.One vol. folio $10.00
AUERBACH—CROOKES.—Anthracen:
Its Constitution, Properties, Manufacture and Derivatives, includingArtificial Alizarin, Anthrapurpurin, etc., with their applications inDyeing and Printing. ByG. Auerbach. Translated and editedfrom the revised manuscript of the Author, byWm. Crookes, F.R.S., Vice-President of the Chemical Society. 8vo. $5.00
BAIRD.—Miscellaneous Papers on Economic Questions. By Henry Carey Baird.(In preparation.)
BAIRD.—The American Cotton Spinner, and Manager's and Carder's Guide:
A Practical Treatise on Cotton Spinning; giving the Dimensions andSpeed of Machinery, Draught and Twist Calculations, etc.; withnotices of recent Improvements: together with Rules and Examplesfor making changes in the sizes and numbers of Roving and Yarn.Compiled from the papers of the lateRobert H. Baird. 12mo.$1.50
BAIRD.—Standard Wages Computing Tables:
An Improvement in all former Methods of Computation, so arranged that wages for days, hours, or fractions of hours, at a specified rate per day or hour, may be ascertained at a glance. ByT. Spangler Baird. Oblong folio $5.00
BAKER.—Long-Span Railway Bridges:
Composing Investigations of the Comparative Theoretical and Practical Advantages of the various Adopted or Proposed Type Systems of Construction; with numerous Formulæ and Tables. ByB. Baker. 12mo. $1.50
BAKER.—The Mathematical Theory of the Steam-Engine:
With Rules at length, and Examples worked out for the use of Practical Men. ByT. Baker, C.E., with numerous Diagrams. Sixth Edition, Revised by Prof.J.R. Young. 12mo. $75.00
BARLOW.—The History and Principles of Weaving, by Hand and by Power:
Reprinted, with Considerable Additions, from "Engineering," with a chapter on Lace-making Machinery, reprinted from the Journal of the "Society of Arts." ByAlfred Barlow. With several hundred illustrations. 8vo., 443 pages $10.00
BARR.—A Practical Treatise on the Combustion of Coal:
Including descriptions of various mechanical devices for the Economic Generation of Heat by the Combustion of Fuel, whether solid, liquid or gaseous. 8vo. $2.50
BARR.—A Practical Treatise on High Pressure Steam Boilers:
Including Results of Recent Experimental Tests of Boiler Materials, together with a Description of Approved Safety Apparatus, Steam Pumps, Injectors and Economizers in actual use. ByWm. M. Barr. 204 Illustrations. 8vo. $3.00
BAUERMAN.—A Treatise on the Metallurgy of Iron:
Containing Outlines of the History of Iron Manufacture, Methods of Assay, and Analysis of Iron Ores, Processes of Manufacture of Iron and Steel, etc., etc. ByH. Bauerman, F.G.S., Associate of the Royal School of Mines. Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Illustrated with numerous Wood Engravings from Drawings byJ.B. Jordan. 12mo. 2.00
BAYLES.—House Drainage and Water Service:
In Cities, Villages and Rural Neighborhoods. With Incidental Consideration of Certain Causes Affecting the Healthfulness of Dwellings. ByJames C. Bayles, Editor of "The Iron Age" and "The Metal Worker." With numerous illustrations. 8vo. cloth, $3.00
BEANS.—A Treatise on Railway Curves and Location of Railroads:
ByE.W. Beans, C.E. Illustrated. 12mo. Tucks $1.50
BECKETT.—A Rudimentary Treatise on Clocks, and Watches and Bells:
By SirEdmund Beckett, Bart., LL. D., Q.C.F.R.A.S. With numerous illustrations. Seventh Edition, Revised and Enlarged. 12mo. $2.25
BELL.—Carpentry Made Easy:
Or, The Science and Art of Framing on a New and Improved System With Specific Instructions for Building Balloon Frames, Barn Frames, Mill; Frames, Warehouses, Church Spires, etc. Comprising also a System of Bridge Building, with Bills, Estimates of Cost, and valuable Tables. Illustrated by forty four plates, comprising nearly 200 figures. ByWilliam E. Bell, Architect and Practical Builder. 8vo. $5.00
BEMROSE.—Fret-Cutting and Perforated Carving.
With fifty three practical illustrations ByW. Bemrose, Jr.1 vol. quarto. $3.00
BEMROSE.—Manual of Buhl-work and Marquetry.With Practical Instructions for Learners, and ninety colored designs ByW. Bemrose, Jr.1 vol. quarto. $3.00
BEMROSE.—Manual of Wood Carving.
With Practical Illustrations for Learners of the Art, and Original and Selected Designs. ByWilliam Bemrose, Jr.With an Introduction byLlewellyn Jewitt, F.S.A., etc. With 128 illustrations, 4to. $3.00
BILLINGS.—Tobacco
Its History, Variety, Culture, Manufacture, Commerce, and Various Modes of Use. ByE.R. Billings.Illustrated by nearly 200 engravings. 8vo. $3.00
BIRD.—The American Practical Dyers' Companion.
Comprising a Description of the Principal Dye Stuffs and Chemicals used in Dyeing, their Natures and Uses, Mordants, and How Made, with the best American, English, French and German processes for Bleaching and Dyeing Silk, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Flannel, Felt, Dress Goods, Mixed and Hosiery Yarns, Feathers, Grass, Felt, Fur, Wool, and Straw Hats, Jute Yarn, Vegetable Ivory, Mats, Skins, Furs, Leather, etc., etc. By Wood, Aniline, and other Processes, together with Remarks on Finishing Agents, and Instructions in the Finishing of Fabrics, Substitutes for Indigo, Water Proofing of Materials, Tests and Purification of Water, Manufacture of Aniline and other New Dye Wares, Harmonizing Colors, etc., etc., embracing in all over 800 Receipts for Colors and Shades,accompanied by 170 Dyed Samples of Raw Materials and FabricsByF.J. Bird, Practical Dyer, Author of "The Dyers' Hand Book." 8vo. $10.00
BLINN.—A Practical Workshop Companion for Tin, Sheet-Iron, and Copper-plate Workers.
Containing Rules for describing various kinds of Patterns used by Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper plate Workers, Practical Geometry; Mensuration of Surfaces and Solids, Tables of the Weights of Metals, Lead pipe, etc., Tables of Areas and Circumferences of Circles, Japan, Varnishes, Lackers, Cements, Compositions, etc., etc. ByLeroy J. Blinn, Master Mechanic. With over One Hundred Illustrations. 12mo. $2.50
BOOTH.—Marble Worker's Manual.
Containing Practical Information respecting Marbles in general, their Cutting, Working and Polishing, Veneering of Marble, Mosaics, Composition and Use of Artificial Marble, Stuccos, Cements, Receipts. Secrets, etc., etc. Translated from the French byM.L. Booth. With an Appendix concerning American Marbles. 12mo, cloth $1.50
BOOTH and MORFIT.—The Encyclopædia of Chemistry, Practical and Theoretical.
Embracing its application to the Arts, Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Geology, Medicine and Pharmacy. ByJames C. Booth, Melter and Refiner in the United States Mint, Professor of Applied Chemistry in the Franklin Institute, etc., assisted byCampbell Morfit, author of "Chemical Manipulations," etc. Seventh Edition. Complete in one volume. royal 8vo., 978 pages, with numerous wood cuts and other illustrations. $5.00
BRAMWELL.—The Wool Carder's Vade-Mecum.
A Complete Manual of the Art of Carding Textile Fabrics. ByW. C. Bramwell. Third Edition, revised and enlarged. Illustrated pp. 400. 12mo. $2.50
BRANNT.—A Practical Treatise on the Raw Materials and the Distillation and Rectification of Alcohol, and the Preparation of Alcoholic Liquors, Liqueurs, Cordials, Bitters, etc.:
Edited chiefly from the German of Dr. K. Stammer, Dr. F. Elsner, and E. Schubert. ByWm T. Brannt. Illustrated by thirty one engravings. 12mo. $2. 50
BRANNT—WAHL.—The Techno-Chemical Receipt Book.
Containing several thousand Receipts covering the latest, most important, and most useful discoveries in Chemical Technology, and their Practical Application in the Arts, and the Industries. Edited chiefly from the German of Drs. Winckler, Elsner, Heintze, Mierzinski, Jacobsen, Koller and Heinzerling with additions byWm.T. BranntandWm.H. Wahl, Ph. D.Illustrated by 78 engravings. 12mo. 495 pages. $2.00
BROWN.—Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements.
Embracing all those which are most important in Dynamics, Hydraulics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, Steam Engines, Mill and other Gearing, Presses, Horology and Miscellaneous Machinery, and including many movements never before published, and several of which have only recently come into use. ByHenry T. Brown.12mo. $1.00
BUCKMASTER.—The Elements of Mechanical Physics.
ByJ.C. Buckmaster.Illustrated with numerous engravings. 12mo. $1.50
BULLOCK.—The American Cottage Builder.
A Series of Designs, Plans and Specifications, from $200 to $20,000, for Homes for the People, together with Warming, Ventilation, Drainage, Painting and Landscape Gardening. ByJohn Bullock, Architect and Editor of "The Rudiments of Architecture and Building," etc., etc. Illustrated by 75 engravings. 8vo. $3.50
BULLOCK.—The Rudiments of Architecture and Building.
For the use of Architects, Builders, Draughtsmen, Machinists, Engineers and Mechanics. Edited byJohn Bullockauthor of "The American Cottage Builder." Illustrated by 250 Engravings. 8vo. $3.50
BURGH.—Practical Rules for the Proportions of Modern Engines and Boilers for Land and Marine Purposes.
ByN.P. Burgh, Engineer. 12mo. $1.50
BURNS.—The American Woolen Manufacturer:
A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Woolens, in two parts. Part First gives full and explicit instructions upon Drafting, Cross-Drawing, Combining Weaves, and the correct arrangement of Weights, Colors and Sizes of Yarns to produce any desired fabric. Illustrated with diagrams of various weavings, and twelve samples of cloth for explanation and practice. Part Second is fully supplied with extended Tables, Rules, Examples, Explanations, etc.; gives full and practical information, in detailed order, from the stock department to the market, of the proper selection and use of the various grades and staples of wool, with the admixture of waste, cotton and shoddy; and the proper application and economical use of the various oils, drugs, dye stuffs, soaps, belting, etc. Also, the most approved method for Calculating and Estimating the Cost of Goods, for all Wool, Wool Waste and Cotton and Cotton Warps. With Examples and Calculations on the Circular motions of Wheels, Pinions, Drums, Pulleys and Gears, how to speed them, etc. The two parts combined form a whole work on the American way of manufacturing more complete than any yet issued. ByGeorge C. Burns. 8vo.
BYLES.—Sophisms of Free Trade and Popular Political Economy Examined.
By aBarrister (Sir John Barnard Byles, Judge of Common Pleas). From the Ninth English Edition, as published by the Manchester Reciprocity Association. 12mo. $1.25
BOWMAN.—The Structure of the Wool Fibre in its Relation to the Use of Wool for Technical Purposes:
Being the substance, with additions, of Five Lectures, delivered at the request of the Council, to the members of the Bradford Technical College, and the Society of Dyers and Colorists. ByF.H. Bowman, D. Sc., F.R.S.E., F.L.S. Illustrated by 32 engravings. 8vo. $6.50
BYRN.—The Complete Practical Distiller:
Comprising the most perfect and exact Theoretical and Practical Description of the Art of Distillation and Rectification; including all of the most recent improvements in distilling apparatus; instructions for preparing spirits from the numerous vegetables, fruits, etc; directions for the distillation and preparation of all kinds of brandies and other spirits, spirituous and other compounds, etc. By M.La Fayette Byrn, M.D. Eighth Edition. To which are added Practical Directions for Distilling, from the French of Th. Fling, Brewer and Distiller. 12mo.
BYRNE.—Hand-Book for the Artisan, Mechanic, and Engineer:
Comprising the Grinding and Sharpening of Cutting Tools, Abrasive Processes, Lapidary Work, Gem and Glass Engraving, Varnishing and Lackering, Apparatus, Materials and Processes for Grinding and
Polishing, etc. ByOliver Byrne. Illustrated by 185 wood engravings. 8vo. $5.00
BYRNE.—Pocket-Book for Railroad and Civil Engineers:
Containing New, Exact and Concise Methods for Laying out Railroad Curves, Switches, Frog Angles and Crossings; the Staking out of work; Levelling; the Calculation of Cuttings; Embankments; Earthwork, etc. ByOliver Byrne. 18mo., full bound, pocket-book form. $1.75
BYRNE.—The Practical Metal-Worker's Assistant:
Comprising Metallurgic Chemistry; the Arts of Working all Metals and Alloys; Forging of Iron and Steel; Hardening and Tempering; Melting and Mixing; Casting and Founding; Works in Sheet Metal; the Processes Dependent on the Ductility of the Metals; Soldering; and the most Improved Processes and Tools employed by Metal-Workers. With the Application of the Art of Electro-Metallurgy to Manufacturing Processes; collected from Original Sources, and from the works of Holtzapffel, Bergeron, Leupold, Plumier, Napier, Scoffern, Clay, Fairbairn and others. ByOliver Byrne. A new, revised and improved edition, to which is added an Appendix, containing The Manufacture of Russian Sheet-Iron. ByJohn Percy, M.D., F.R.S. The Manufacture of Malleable Iron Castings, and Improvements in Bessemer Steel. ByA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. With over Six Hundred Engravings, Illustrating every Branch of the Subject. 8vo. $7.00
BYRNE.—The Practical Model Calculator:
For the Engineer, Mechanic, Manufacturer of Engine Work, Naval Architect, Miner and Millwright. ByOliver Byrne. 8vo., nearly 600 pages. $4.50
CABINET MAKER'S ALBUM OF FURNITURE:
Comprising a Collection of Designs for various Styles of Furniture. Illustrated by Forty-eight Large and Beautifully Engraved Plates. Oblong, 8vo. $3.50
CALLINGHAM.—Sign Writing and Glass Embossing:
A Complete Practical Illustrated Manual of the Art. ByJames Callingham. 12mo. $1.50
CAMPIN.—A Practical Treatise on Mechanical Engineering: Comprising Metallurgy, Moulding, Casting, Forging, Tools, Workshop Machinery, Mechanical Manipulation, Manufacture of Steam-Engines, etc. With an Appendix on the Analysis of Iron and Iron Ores. ByFrancis Campin, C.E. To which are added, Observations on the Construction of Steam Boilers, and Remarks upon Furnaces used for Smoke Prevention; with a Chapter on Explosions. ByR. Armstrong, C.E., andJohn Bourne. Rules for Calculating the Change Wheels for Screws on a Turning Lathe, and for a Wheel-cutting Machine. ByJ. La Nicca. Management of Steel, Including Forging, Hardening, Tempering, Annealing, Shrinking and Expansion; and the Case-hardening of Iron. By G.Ede. 8vo. Illustrated with twenty-nine plates and 100 wood engravings. $5.00
CAREY.—A Memoir of Henry C. Carey.
ByDr. Wm. Elder. With a portrait. 8vo., cloth $.75
CAREY.—The Works of Henry C. Carey:
Harmony of Interests:Agricultural, Manufacturing and Commercial. 8vo. $1.50
Manual of Social Science.Condensed from Carey's "Principles of Social Science." ByKate McKean.1 vol. 12mo. $2.25
Miscellaneous Works.With a Portrait. 2 vols. 8vo. $6.00
Past, Present and Future.8vo. $2.50
Principles of Social Science.3 volumes, 8vo. $10.00
The Slave-Trade, Domestic and Foreign;Why it Exists, and How it may be Extinguished (1853). 8vo. $2.00
The Unity of Law:As Exhibited in the Relations of Physical, Social, Mental and Moral Science (1872). 8vo. $3.50
CLARK.—Tramways, their Construction and Working:
Embracing a Comprehensive History of the System. With an exhaustive analysis of the various modes of traction, including horse-power, steam, heated water and compressed air; a description of the varieties of Rolling stock, and ample details of cost and working expenses. ByD. Kinnear Clark. Illustrated by over 200 wood engravings, and thirteen folding plates. 2 vols. 8vo. $12.50
COLBURN.—The Locomotive Engine:
Including a Description of its Structure, Rules for Estimating its Capabilities, and Practical Observations on its Construction and Management. ByZerah Colburn. Illustrated. 12mo. $1.00
COLLENS.—The Eden of Labor; or, the Christian Utopia.
By T.Wharton Collens, author of "Humanics," "The History of Charity," etc. 12mo. Paper cover, $1.00; Cloth $1.25
COOLEY.—A Complete Practical Treatise on Perfumery:
Being a Hand-book of Perfumes, Cosmetics and other Toilet Articles. With a Comprehensive Collection of Formulæ. ByArnold J. Cooley. 12mo. $1.50
COOPER.—A Treatise on the use of Belting for the Transmission of Power.
With numerous illustrations of approved and actual methods of arranging Main Driving and Quarter Twist Belts, and of Belt Fastenings. Examples and Rules in great number for exhibiting and calculating the size and driving power of Belts. Plain, Particular and Practical Directions for the Treatment, Care and Management of Belts. Descriptions of many varieties of Beltings, together with chapters on the Transmission of Power by Ropes; by Iron and Wood Frictional Gearing; on the Strength of Belting Leather; and on the Experimental Investigations of Morin, Briggs, and others. ByJohn H. Cooper, M.E.8vo. $3.50
CRAIK.—The Practical American Millwright and Miller.
ByDavid Craik, Millwright. Illustrated by numerous wood engravings and two folding plates. 8vo. $5.00
CRISTIANI.—A Technical Treatise on Soap and Candles:
With a Glance at the Industry of Fats and Oils. ByR.S. Cristiani, Chemist. Author of "Perfumery and Kindred Arts." Illustrated by 176 engravings. 581 pages, 8vo. $7.50
CRISTIANI.—Perfumery and Kindred Arts:
A Comprehensive Treatise on Perfumery, containing a History of Perfumes from the remotest ages to the present time. A complete detailed description of the various Materials and Apparatus used in the Perfumer's Art, with thorough Practical Instruction and careful Formulæ, and advice for the fabrication of all known preparations of the day, including Essences, Tinctures, Extracts, Spirits, Waters, Vinegars, Pomades, Powders, Paints, Oils, Emulsions, Cosmetics, Infusions, Pastilles, Tooth Powders and Washes, Cachous, Hair Dyes, Sachets, Essential Oils, Flavoring Extracts, etc.; and full details for making and manipulating Fancy Toilet Soaps, Shaving Creams, etc., by new and improved methods. With an Appendix giving hints and advice for making and fermenting Domestic Wines, Cordials, Liquors, Candies, Jellies, Syrups, Colors, etc., and for Perfuming and Flavoring Segars, Snuff and Tobacco, and Miscellaneous Receipts for various useful Analogous Articles. ByR.S. Cristiani, Consulting Chemist and Perfumer, Philadelphia. 8vo. $5.00
CUPPER.—The Universal Stair-Builder:
Being a new Treatise on the Construction of Stair-Cases and Hand-Rails; showing Plans of the various forms of Stairs, method of Placing the Risers in the Cylinders, general method of describing the Face Moulds for a Hand-Rail, and an expeditious method of Squaring the Rail. Useful also to Stonemasons constructing Stone Stairs and Hand-Rails; with a new method of Sawing the Twist Part of any Hand-Rail square from the face of the plank, and to a parallel width. Also, a new method of forming the Easings of the Rail by a gauge; preceded by some necessary Problems in Practical Geometry, with the Sections of Prismatic Solids. Illustrated by 29 plates. ByR.A. Cupper, Architect, author of "The Practical Stair-Builder's Guide." Third Edition. Large 4to.
DAVIDSON.—A Practical Manual of House Painting, Graining, Marbling, and Sign-Writing:
Containing full information on the processes of House Painting in Oil and Distemper, the Formation of Letters and Practice of Sign-Writing, the Principles of Decorative Art, a Course of Elementary Drawing for House Painters, Writers, etc., and a Collection of Useful Receipts. With nine colored illustrations of Woods and Marbles, and numerous wood engravings. ByEllis A. Davidson. 12mo. $3.00
DAVIES.—A Treatise on Earthy and Other Minerals and Mining:
ByD.C. Davies, F.G.S., Mining Engineer, etc. Illustrated by 76 Engravings. 12mo. $5.00
DAVIES.—A Treatise on Metalliferous Minerals and Mining: By D.C.Davies, F.G.S., Mining Engineer, Examiner of Mines, Quarries and Collieries. Illustrated by 148 engravings of Geological Formations, Mining Operations and Machinery, drawn from the practice of all parts of the world. 2d Edition, 12mo., 450 pages. $5.00
DAVIES.—A Treatise on Slate and Slate Quarrying:
Scientific, Practical and Commercial. By D.C.Davies, F.G.S., Mining Engineer, etc. With numerous illustrations and folding plates. 12mo. $2.50
DAVIS.—A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Bricks, Tiles, Terra-Cotta, etc.:
Including Common, Pressed, Ornamentally Shaped, and Enamelled Bricks, Drain-Tiles, Straight and Curved Sewer-Pipes, Fire-Clays, Fire-Bricks, Terra-Cotta, Roofing-Tiles, Flooring-Tiles, Art-Tiles, Mosaic Plates, and Imitation of Intarsia or Inlaid Surfaces; comprising every important Product of Clay employed in Architecture, Engineering, the Blast-Furnace, for Retorts, etc., with a History and the Actual Processes in Handling, Disintegrating, Tempering, and Moulding the Clay into Shape, Drying Naturally and Artificially, Setting and Burning, Enamelling in Polychrome Colors, Composition and Application of Glazes, etc.; including Full Detailed Descriptions of the most modern Machines, Tools, Kilns, and Kiln-Roofs used. ByCharles Thomas Davis. Illustrated by 228 Engravings and 6 Plates. 8vo., 472 pages $5.00
DAVIS.—The Manufacture of Leather:
Being a description of all of the Processes for the Tanning, Tawing, Currying, Finishing and Dyeing of every kind of Leather; including the various Raw Materials and the Methods for Determining their Values; the Tools, Machines, and all Details of Importance connected with an Intelligent and Profitable Prosecution of the Art, with Special Reference to the Best American Practice. To which are added Complete Lists of all American Patents for Materials, Processes, Tools, and Machines for Tanning, Currying, etc. ByCharles Thomas Davis. Illustrated by 302 engravings and 12 Samples of Dyed Leathers. One vol., 8vo., 824 pages $10.00
DAWIDOWSKY—BRANNT.—A Practical Treatise on the Raw Materials and Fabrication of Glue, Gelatine, Gelatine Veneers and Foils, Isinglass, Cements, Pastes, Mucilages, etc.:
Based upon Actual Experience. ByF. Dawidowsky, Technical Chemist. Translated from the German, with extensive additions, including a description of the most Recent American Processes, byWilliam T. Brannt, Graduate of the Royal Agricultural College of Eldena, Prussia. 35 Engravings. 12mo. $2.50
DE GRAFF.—The Geometrical Stair-Builders' Guide:
Being a Plain Practical System of Hand-Railing, embracing all its necessary Details, and Geometrically Illustrated by twenty-two Steel Engravings; together with the use of the most approved principles of Practical Geometry. BySimon De Graff, Architect. 4to. $2.50
DE KONINCK—DIETZ.—A Practical Manual of Chemical Analysis and Assaying:
As applied to the Manufacture of Iron from its Ores, and to Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, and Steel, as found in Commerce. ByL.L. De Koninck, Dr. Sc, andE. Dietz, Engineer. Edited with Notes, byRobert Mallet, F.R.S., F.S.G., M.I.C.E., etc. American Edition, Edited with Notes and an Appendix on Iron Ores, by A.A.Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. 12mo. $2.50
DUNCAN.—Practical Surveyor's Guide:
Containing the necessary information to make any person of common capacity, a finished land surveyor without the aid of a teacher. ByAndrew Duncan. Illustrated. 12mo. $1.25
DUPLAIS—A Treatise on the Manufacture and Distillation of Alcoholic Liquors:
Comprising Accurate and Complete Details in Regard to Alcohol from Wine, Molasses, Beets, Grain, Rice, Potatoes, Sorghum, Asphodel, Fruits, etc.; with the Distillation and Rectification of Brandy, Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Swiss Absinthe, etc., the Preparation of Aromatic Waters. Volatile Oils or Essences, Sugars, Syrups, Aromatic Tinctures, Liqueurs, Cordial Wines, Effervescing Wines, etc., the Ageing of Brandy and the improvement of Spirits, with Copious Directions and Tables for Testing and Reducing Spirituous Liquors, etc., etc. Translated and Edited from the French of MM.Duplais, Ainè et Jeune. ByM. McKennie, M.D. To which are added the United States Internal Revenue Regulations for the Assessment and Collection of Taxes on Distilled Spirits. Illustrated by fourteen folding plates and several wood engravings. 743 pp. 8vo. $10.00
DUSSAUCE.—A General Treatise on the Manufacture of Vinegar:
Theoretical and Practical. Comprising the various Methods, by the Slow and the Quick Processes, with Alcohol, Wine, Grain, Malt, Cider, Molasses, and Beets; as well as the Fabrication of Wood Vinegar, etc., etc. By Prof.H. Dussauce. 8vo. $5.00
DUSSAUCE.—Practical Treatise on the Fabrication of Matches, Gun Cotton, and Fulminating Powder.
By ProfessorH. Dussauce. 12mo. $3.00
DYER AND COLOR-MAKER'S COMPANION:
Containing upwards of two hundred Receipts for making Colors, on the most approved principles, for all the various styles and fabrics now in existence; with the Scouring Process, and plain Directions for Preparing, Washing-off, and Finishing the Goods. 12mo. $1.25
EDWARDS.—A Catechism of the Marine Steam-Engine,
For the use of Engineers, Firemen, and Mechanics. A Practical Work for Practical Men. ByEmory Edwards, Mechanical Engineer. Illustrated by sixty-three Engravings, including examples of the most modern Engines. Third edition, thoroughly revised, with much additional matter. 12mo. 414 pages $2.00
EDWARDS.—Modern American Locomotive Engines,
Their Design, Construction and Management. ByEmory Edwards. Illustrated 12mo. $2.00
EDWARDS.—Modern American Marine Engines, Boilers, and Screw Propellers,
Their Design and Construction. Showing the Present Practice of the most Eminent Engineers and Marine Engine Builders in the United States. Illustrated by 30 large and elaborate plates. 4to. $5.00
EDWARDS.—The Practical Steam Engineer's Guide
In the Design, Construction, and Management of American Stationary, Portable, and Steam Fire Engines, Steam Pumps, Boilers, Injectors, Governors, Indicators, Pistons and Rings, Safety Valves and Steam Gauges. For the use of Engineers, Firemen, and Steam Users. ByEmory Edwards. Illustrated by 119 engravings. 420 pages. 12mo. $2.50
ELDER.—Conversations on the Principal Subjects of Political Economy.
By Dr.William Elder. 8vo. $2.50
ELDER.—Questions of the Day,
Economic and Social. By Dr.William Elder. 8vo. $3.00
ELDER.—Memoir of Henry C. Carey.
By Dr.William Elder. 8vo. cloth. $.75
ERNI.—Mineralogy Simplified.
Easy Methods of Determining and Classifying Minerals, including Ores, by means of the Blowpipe, and by Humid Chemical Analysis, based on Professor von Kobell's Tables for the Determination of Minerals, with an Introduction to Modern Chemistry. ByHenry Erni, A.M., M.D., Professor of Chemistry. Second Edition, rewritten, enlarged and improved. 12mo. $3.00
FAIRBAIRN.—The Principles of Mechanism and Machinery of Transmission
Comprising the Principles of Mechanism, Wheels, and Pulleys, Strength and Proportions of Shafts, Coupling of Shafts, and Engaging and Disengaging Gear. BySir William Fairbairn, Bait. C.E. Beautifully illustrated by over 150 wood-cuts. In one volume, 12mo. $2.50
FITCH.—Bessemer Steel,
Ores and Methods, New Facts and Statistics Relating to the Types of Machinery in Use, the Methods in Vogue, Cost and Class of Labor employed, and the Character and Availability of the Ores utilized in the Manufacture of Bessemer Steel in Europe and in the United States; together with opinions and excerpts from various accepted authorities. Compiled and arranged byThomas W. Fitch. 8vo. $3.00
FLEMING.—Narrow Gauge Railways in America.
A Sketch of their Rise, Progress, and Success. Valuable Statistics as to Grades, Curves, Weight of Rail, Locomotives, Cars, etc. ByHoward Fleming. Illustrated, 8vo. $1.50
FORSYTH.—Book of Designs for Headstones, Mural, and other Monuments:
Containing 78 Designs. ByJames Forsyth. With an Introduction byCharles Boutell, M.A. 4 to., cloth $5.00
FRANKEL—HUTTER.—A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Starch, Glucose, Starch-Sugar, and Dextrine:
Based on the German ofLadislaus Von Wagner, Professor in the Royal Technical High School, Buda-Pest, Hungary, and other authorities. ByJulius Frankel, Graduate of the Polytechnic School of Hanover. Edited byRobert Hutter, Chemist, Practical Manufacturer of Starch-Sugar. Illustrated by 58 engravings, covering every branch of the subject, including examples of the most Recent and Best American Machinery. 8vo., 344 pp. $3.50
GEE.—The Goldsmith's Handbook:
Containing full instructions for the Alloying and Working of Gold, including the Art of Alloying, Melting, Reducing, Coloring, Collecting, and Refining; the Processes of Manipulation, Recovery of Waste; Chemical and Physical Properties of Gold; with a New System of Mixing its Alloys; Solders, Enamels, and other Useful Rules and Recipes. ByGeorge E. Gee. 12mo. $1.75
GEE.—The Silversmith's Handbook:
Containing full instructions for the Alloying and Working of Silver, including the different modes of Refining and Melting the Metal; its Solders; the Preparation of Imitation Alloys; Methods of Manipulation; Prevention of Waste; Instructions for Improving and Finishing the Surface of the Work; together with other Useful Information and Memoranda. ByGeorge E. Gee, Jeweller. Illustrated. 12mo. $1.75
GOTHIC ALBUM FOR CABINET-MAKERS:
Designs for Gothic Furniture. Twenty-three plates. Oblong $2.00
GREENWOOD.—Steel and Iron:
Comprising the Practice and Theory of the Several Methods Pursued in their Manufacture, and of their Treatment in the Rolling-Mills, the Forge, and the Foundry. ByWilliam Henry Greenwood, F.C.S. Asso. M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E., Associate of the Royal School of Mines. With 97 Diagrams, 536 pages. 12mo. $2.00
GREGORY.—Mathematics for Practical Men:
Adapted to the Pursuits of Surveyors, Architects, Mechanics, and Civil Engineers. ByOlinthus Gregory. 8vo., plates. $3.00
GRIER.—Rural Hydraulics:
A Practical Treatise on Rural Household Water Supply. Giving a full description of Springs and Wells, of Pumps and Hydraulic Ram, with Instructions in Cistern Building, Laying of Pipes, etc. ByW. W. Grier. Illustrated 8vo. $.75
GRIMSHAW.—Modern Milling:
Being the substance of two addresses delivered by request, at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, January 19th; and January 27th, 1881. ByRobert Grimshaw, Ph. D. Edited from the Phonographic Reports. With 28 Illustrations. 8vo. $1.00
GRIMSHAW.—Saws:
The History, Development, Action, Classification, and Comparison of Saws of all kinds.With Copious Appendices.Giving the detailsof Manufacture, Filing. Setting, Gumming, etc. Care and Use of Saws; Tables of Gauges; Capacities of Saw-Mills; List of Saw-Patents, and other valuable information. ByRobert Grimshaw. Second and greatly enlarged edition,with Supplement, and 354 Illustrations. Quarto $4.00
GRIMSHAW.—A Supplement to Grimshaw on Saws:
Containing additional practical matter, more especially relating to the Forms of Saw-Teeth, for special material and conditions, and to the Behavior of Saws under particular conditions. 120 Illustrations. ByRobert Grimshaw. Quarto. $2.00
GRISWOLD.—Railroad Engineer's Pocket Companion for the Field:
Comprising Rules for Calculating Deflection Distances and Angles, Tangential Distances and Angles, and all Necessary Tables for Engineers; also the Art of Levelling from Preliminary Survey to the Construction of Railroads, intended Expressly for the Young Engineer, together with Numerous Valuable Rules and Examples. ByW. Griswold. 12 mo., tucks $1.75
GRUNER.—Studies of Blast Furnace Phenomena:
ByM.L. Gruner, President of the General Council of Mines of France, and lately Professor of Metallurgy at the Ecole des Mines. Translated, with the author's sanction, with an Appendix, byL.D.B. Gordon, F.R.S.E., F.G.S. 8vo. $2.50
GUETTIER.—Metallic Alloys:
Being a Practical Guide to their Chemical and Physical Properties, their Preparation, Composition, and Uses. Translated from the French ofA. Guettier, Engineer and Director of Founderies, author of "La Fouderie en France," etc., etc. ByA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. 12mo. $3.00
HASERICK.—The Secrets of the Art of Dyeing Wool, Cotton, and Linen,
Including Bleaching and Coloring Wool and Cotton Hosiery and Random Yarns. A Treatise based on Economy and Practice. ByE.C. Haserick.Illustrated by 323 Dyed Patterns of the Yarns or Fabrics.8vo. $25.00
HATS AND FELTING:
A Practical Treatise on their Manufacture. By a Practical Hatter. Illustrated by Drawings of Machinery, etc. 8vo. $1.25
HENRY.—The Early and Later History of Petroleum:
With Authentic Facts in regard to its Development in Western Pennsylvania. With Sketches of the Pioneer and Prominent Operators, together with the Refining Capacity of the United States. ByJ.T. Henry. Illustrated 8vo.
HOFFER.—A Practical Treatise on Caoutchouc and Gutta Percha,
Comprising the Properties of the Raw Materials, and the manner of Mixing and Working them; with the Fabrication of Vulcanized and Hard Rubbers, Caoutchouc and Gutta Percha Compositions, Water-proof
Substances, Elastic Tissues, the Utilization of Waste, etc., etc. From the German ofRaimund Hoffer.ByW.T. Brannt. Illustrated 12mo. $2.50
HOFMANN.—A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Paper in all its Branches:
ByCarl Hofmann, Late Superintendent of Paper-Mills in Germany and the United States; recently Manager of the "Public Ledger" Paper Mills, near Elkton, Maryland. Illustrated by 110 wood engravings, and five large Folding Plates. 4to., cloth; about 400 pages. $50.00
HUGHES.—American Miller and Millwright's Assistant:
ByWilliam Carter Hughes.12mo. $1.50
HULME.—Worked Examination Questions in Plane Geometrical Drawing:
For the Use of Candidates for the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich; the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; the Indian Civil Engineering College, Cooper's Hill; Indian Public Works and Telegraph Departments; Royal Marine Light Infantry; the Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations, etc. ByF. Edward Hulme,F.L. S., F.S.A., Art-Master Marlborough College. Illustrated by 300 examples. Small quarto. $3.75
JERVIS.—Railroad Property:
A Treatise on the Construction and Management of Railways; designed to afford useful knowledge, in the popular style, to the holders of this class of property; as well as Railway Managers, Officers, and Agents. ByJohn B. Jervis,late Civil Engineer of the Hudson River Railroad, Croton Aqueduct, etc. 12mo., cloth $2.00
KEENE.—A Hand-Book of Practical Gauging:
For the Use of Beginners, to which is added a Chapter on Distillation, describing the process in operation at the Custom-House for ascertaining the Strength of Wines. ByJames B. Keene, of H.M. Customs. 8vo. $1.25
KELLEY.—Speeches, Addresses, and Letters on Industrial and Financial Questions:
ByHon. William D. Kelley, M.C.544 pages, 8vo. $3.00
KELLOGG.—A New Monetary System:
The only means of Securing the respective Rights of Labor and Property, and of Protecting the Public from Financial Revulsions. ByEdward Kellogg. Revised from his work on "Labor and other Capital." With numerous additions from his manuscript. Edited byMary Kellogg Putnam.Fifth edition.To which is added a Biographical Sketch of the Author. One volume, 12mo.
Paper cover. $1.00
Bound in cloth. $1.50
KEMLO.—Watch-Repairer's Hand-Book:
Being a Complete Guide to the Young Beginner, in Taking Apart, Putting Together, and Thoroughly Cleaning the English Lever and other Foreign Watches, and all American Watches. ByF. Kemlo, Practical Watchmaker. With Illustrations. 12mo. $1.25
KENTISH.—A Treatise on a Box of Instruments,
And the Slide Rule; with the Theory of Trigonometry and Logarithms, including Practical Geometry, Surveying, Measuring of Timber, Cask and Malt Gauging, Heights, and Distances. ByThomas Kentish. In one volume, 12mo. $1.25
KERL.—The Assayer's Manual:
An Abridged Treatise on the Docimastic Examination of Ores, and Furnace and other Artificial Products. ByBruno Kerl, Professor in the Royal School of Mines; Member of the Royal Technical Commission for the Industries, and of the Imperial Patent-Office, Berlin. Translated from the German byWilliam T. Brannt, Graduate of the Royal Agricultural College of Eldena, Prussia. Edited byWilliam H. Wahl, Ph. D., Secretary of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia. Illustrated by sixty-five engravings. 8vo. $3.00
KINGZETT.—The History, Products, and Processes of the Alkali Trade:
Including the most Recent Improvements. ByCharles Thomas Kingzett, Consulting Chemist. With 23 illustrations. 8vo. $2.50
KINSLEY.—Self-Instructor on Lumber Surveying:
For the Use of Lumber Manufacturers, Surveyors, and Teachers. ByCharles Kinsley, Practical Surveyor and Teacher of Surveying. 12mo. $2.50
KIRK.—The Founding of Metals:
A Practical Treatise on the Melting of Iron, with a Description of the Founding of Alloys; also, of all the Metals and Mineral Substances used in the Art of Founding. Collected from original sources. ByEdward Kirk, Practical Foundryman and Chemist. Illustrated. Third edition. 8vo. $2.50
KITTREDGE.—The Compendium of Architectural Sheet-Metal Work:
Profusely Illustrated. Embracing Rules and Directions for Estimates, Items of Cost, Nomenclature, Tables of Brackets, Modillions, Dentals, Trusses, Stop-Blocks, Frieze Pieces, etc. Architect's Specification, Tables of Tin-Roofing, Galvanized Iron, etc., etc. To which is added the Exemplar of Architectural Sheet-Metal Work, containing details of the Centennial Buildings, and other important Sheet-Metal Work, Designs and Prices of Architectural Ornaments, as manufactured for the Trade by the Kittredge Cornice and Ornament Company, and a Catalogue of Cornices, Window-Caps, Mouldings, etc., as manufactured by the Kittredge Cornice and Ornament Company. The whole supplemented by a full Index and Table of Contents. ByA.O. Kittredge. 8vo., 565 pages.
LANDRIN.—A Treatise on Steel:
Comprising its Theory, Metallurgy, Properties, Practical Working, and Use. ByM.H.C. Landrin, Jr., Civil Engineer. Translated from the French, with Notes, byA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. With an Appendix on the Bessemer and the Martin Processes for Manufacturing Steel, from the Report of Abram S. Hewitt
United States Commissioner to the Universal Exposition, Paris, 1867. 12mo. $3.00
LARDEN.—A School Course on Heat:
ByW. Larden, M.A. 321 pp. 12mo. $2.00
LARDNER.—The Steam-Engine:
For the Use of Beginners. ByDr. Lardner. Illustrated. 12mo. $.75
LARKIN.—The Practical Brass and Iron Founder's Guide:
A Concise Treatise on Brass Founding, Moulding, the Metals and their Alloys, etc.; to which are added Recent Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron, Steel by the Bessemer Process, etc., etc. ByJames Larkin, late Conductor of the Brass Foundry Department in Reany, Neafie & Co.'s Penn Works, Philadelphia. Fifth edition, revised, with extensive additions. 12mo. $2.25
LEROUX.—A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Worsteds and Carded Yarns:
Comprising Practical Mechanics, with Rules and Calculations applied to Spinning; Sorting, Cleaning, and Scouring Wools; the English and French Methods of Combing, Drawing, and Spinning Worsteds, and Manufacturing Carded Yarns. Translated from the French ofCharles Leroux, Mechanical Engineer and Superintendent of a Spinning Mill, byHoratio Paine, M.D., andA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. Illustrated by twelve large Plates. To which is added an Appendix, containing Extracts from the Reports of the International Jury, and of the Artisans selected by the Committee appointed by the Council of the Society of Arts, London, on Woolen and Worsted Machinery and Fabrics, as exhibited in the Paris Universal Exposition, 1867. 8vo. $5.00
LEFFEL.—The Construction of Mill-Dams:
Comprising also the Building of Race and Reservoir Embankments and Head-Gates, the Measurement of Streams, Gauging of Water Supply, etc. ByJames Leffel & Co.Illustrated by 58 engravings. 8vo. $2.50
LESLIE.—Complete Cookery:
Directions for Cookery in its Various Branches. ByMiss Leslie. Sixtieth thousand. Thoroughly revised, with the addition of New Receipts. In 12mo., cloth $1.50
LIEBER.—Assayer's Guide:
Or, Practical Directions to Assayers, Miners, and Smelters, for the Tests and Assays, by Heat and by Wet Processes, for the Ores of all the principal Metals, of Gold and Silver Coins and Alloys, and of Coal, etc. ByOscar M. Lieber. 12mo. $1.25
LOVE.—The Art of Dyeing, Cleaning, Scouring, and Finishing, on the Most Approved English and French Methods:
Being Practical Instructions in Dyeing Silks, Woolens, and Cottons, Feathers, Chips, Straw, etc. Scouring and Cleaning Bed and Window Curtains, Carpets, Rugs, etc. French and English Cleaning, any Color or Fabric of Silk, Satin, or Damask. ByThomas Love, a Working Dyer and Scourer. Second American Edition, to whichare added General Instructions for the use of Aniline Colors. 8vo. 343 pages $5.00
LUKIN.—Amongst Machines:
Embracing Descriptions of the various Mechanical Appliances used in the Manufacture of Wood, Metal, and other Substances. 12mo. $1.75
LUKIN.—The Boy Engineers:
What They Did, and How They Did It. With 30 plates. 18mo. $1.75
LUKIN.—The Young Mechanic:
Practical Carpentry. Containing Directions for the Use of all kinds of Tools, and for Construction of Steam-Engines and Mechanical Models, including the Art of Turning in Wood and Metal. ByJohn Lukin, Author of "The Lathe and Its Uses," etc. Illustrated. 12mo $1.75
MAIN and BROWN.—Questions on Subjects Connected with the Marine Steam-Engine:
And Examination Papers; with Hints for their Solution. ByThomas J. Main, Professor of Mathematics, Royal Naval College, andThomas Brown, Chief Engineer, R.N. 12mo., cloth. $1.50
MAIN and BROWN.—The Indicator and Dynamometer:
With their Practical Applications to the Steam-Engine. ByThomas J. Main, M.A.F.R., Ass't S. Professor Royal Naval College, Portsmouth, andThomas Brown, Assoc. Inst. C.E., Chief Engineer R.N., attached to the R.N. College. Illustrated. 8vo. $1.50
MAIN and BROWN.—The Marine Steam-Engine.
ByThomas J. Main, F.R. Ass't S. Mathematical Professor at the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth, andThomas Brown, Assoc. Inst. C.E., Chief Engineer R.N. Attached to the Royal Naval College. With numerous illustrations. 8vo. $5.00
MARTIN.—Screw-Cutting Tables, for the Use of Mechanical Engineers:
Showing the Proper Arrangement of Wheels for Cutting the Threads of Screws of any Required Pitch; with a Table for Making the Universal Gas-Pipe Thread and Taps. ByW.A. Martin, Engineer. 8vo. .50
MICHELL.—Mine Drainage:
Being a Complete and Practical Treatise on Direct-Acting Underground Steam Pumping Machinery. With a Description of a large number of the best known Engines, their General Utility and the Special Sphere of their Action, the Mode of their Application, and their Merits compared with other Pumping Machinery. ByStephen Michell. Illustrated by 137 engravings. 8vo., 277 pages. $6.00
MOLESWORTH.—Pocket-Book of Useful Formulæ and Memoranda for Civil and Mechanical Engineers.
ByGuilford L. Molesworth, Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Chief Resident Engineer of the Ceylon Railway. Full-bound in Pocket-book form $1.00
MOORE.—The Universal Assistant and the Complete Mechanic:
Containing over one million Industrial Facts, Calculations, Receipts, Processes, Trades Secrets, Rules, Business Forms, Legal Items, Etc., in every occupation, from the Household to the Manufactory. ByR. Moore. Illustrated by 500 Engravings. 12mo. $2.50
MORRIS.—Easy Rules for the Measurement of Earthworks:
By means of the Prismoidal Formula. Illustrated with Numerous Wood-Cuts, Problems, and Examples, and concluded by an Extensive Table for finding the Solidity in cubic yards from Mean Areas. The whole being adapted for convenient use by Engineers, Surveyors, Contractors, and others needing Correct Measurements of Earthwork. ByElwood Morris, C.E. 8vo. $1.50
MORTON.—The System of Calculating Diameter, Circumference, Area, and Squaring the Circle:
Together with Interest and Miscellaneous Tables, and other information. ByJames Morton. Second Edition, enlarged, with the Metric System. 12mo. $1.00
NAPIER.—Manual of Electro-Metallurgy:
Including the Application of the Art to Manufacturing Processes. ByJames Napier. Fourth American, from the Fourth London edition, revised and enlarged. Illustrated by engravings. 8vo. $1.50
NAPIER.—A System of Chemistry Applied to Dyeing.
ByJames Napier, F.C.S. A New and Thoroughly Revised Edition. Completely brought up to the present state of the Science, including the Chemistry of Coal Tar Colors, byA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. With an Appendix on Dyeing and Calico Printing, as shown at the Universal Exposition, Paris, 1867. Illustrated. 8vo. 422 pages $5.00
NEVILLE.—Hydraulic Tables, Coefficients, and Formulæ, for finding the Discharge of Water from Orifices, Notches, Weirs, Pipes, and Rivers:
Third Edition, with Additions, consisting of New Formulæ for the Discharge from Tidal and Flood Sluices and Siphons; general information on Rainfall, Catchment-Basins, Drainage, Sewerage, Water Supply for Towns and Mill Power. ByJohn Neville, C.E.M.R. I.A.; Fellow of the Royal Geological Society of Ireland. Thick 12mo. $3.50
NEWBERY.—Gleanings from Ornamental Art of every style:
Drawn from Examples in the British, South Kensington, Indian, Crystal Palace, and other Museums, the Exhibitions of 1851 and 1862, and the best English and Foreign works. In a series of 100 exquisitely drawn Plates, containing many hundred examples. ByRobert Newbery. 4to. $12.50
NICHOLLS.—The Theoretical and Practical Boiler-Maker and Engineer's Reference Book:
Containing a variety of Useful Information for Employers of Labor, Foremen and Working Boiler-Makers, Iron, Copper, and Tinsmiths,
Draughtsmen, Engineers, the General Steam-using Public, and for the Use of Science Schools and Classes. BySamuel Nicholls. Illustrated by sixteen plates, 12mo. $2.50
NICHOLSON.—A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding:
Containing full instructions in the different Branches of Forwarding, Gilding, and Finishing. Also, the Art of Marbling Book-edges and Paper. ByJames B. Nicholson. Illustrated. 12mo., cloth $2.25
NICOLLS.—The Railway Builder:
A Hand-Book for Estimating the Probable Cost of American Railway Construction and Equipment. ByWilliam J. Nicolls, Civil Engineer. Illustrated, full bound, pocket-book form. $2.00
NORMANDY.—The Commercial Handbook of Chemical Analysis:
Or Practical Instructions for the Determination of the Intrinsic or Commercial Value of Substances used in Manufactures, in Trades, and in the Arts. ByA. Normandy. New Edition, Enlarged, and to a great extent rewritten. ByHenry M. Noad, Ph.D., F.R.S., thick 12mo. $5.00
NORRIS.—A Handbook for Locomotive Engineers and Machinists:
Comprising the Proportions and Calculations for Constructing Locomotives; Manner of Setting Valves; Tables of Squares, Cubes, Areas, etc., etc. BySeptimus Norris, M.E. New edition. Illustrated, 12mo. $1.50
NORTH.—The Practical Assayer:
Containing Easy Methods for the Assay of the Principal Metals and Alloys. Principally designed for explorers and those interested in Mines. ByOliver North. Illustrated. 12mo.
NYSTROM.—A New Treatise on Elements of Mechanics:
Establishing Strict Precision in the Meaning of Dynamical Terms: accompanied with an Appendix on Duodenal Arithmetic and Metrology. ByJohn W. Nystrom, C.E. Illustrated. 8vo. $2.00
NYSTROM.—On Technological Education and the Construction of Ships and Screw Propellers:
For Naval and Marine Engineers. ByJohn W. Nystrom, late Acting Chief Engineer, U.S.N. Second edition, revised, with additional matter. Illustrated by seven engravings. 12mo. $1.50
O'NEILL.—A Dictionary of Dyeing and Calico Printing:
Containing a brief account of all the Substances and Processes in use in the Art of Dyeing and Printing Textile Fabrics; with Practical Receipts and Scientific Information. ByCharles O'Neill, Analytical Chemist. To which is added an Essay on Coal Tar Colors and their application to Dyeing and Calico Printing. ByA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. With an appendix on Dyeing and Calico Printing, as shown at the Universal Exposition, Paris, 1867. 8vo., 491 pages. $5.00
ORTON.—Underground Treasures:
How and Where to Find Them. A Key for the Ready Determination of all the Useful Minerals within the United States. ByJames
Orton, A.M., Late Professor of Natural History in Vassar College, N.Y.; Cor. Mem. of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, and of the Lyceum of Natural History, New York; author of the "Andes and the Amazon," etc. A New Edition, with Additions. Illustrated. $1.50
OSBORN.—The Metallurgy of Iron and Steel:
Theoretical and Practical in all its Branches; with special reference to American Materials and Processes. ByH.S. Osborn, LL. D., Professor of Mining and Metallurgy in Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania. Illustrated by numerous large folding plates and wood-engravings. 8vo. $25.00
OVERMAN.—The Manufacture of Steel:
Containing the Practice and Principles of Working and Making Steel. A Handbook for Blacksmiths and Workers in Steel and Iron, Wagon Makers, Die Sinkers, Cutlers, and Manufacturers of Files and Hardware, of Steel and Iron, and for Men of Science and Art. ByFrederick Overman, Mining Engineer, Author of the "Manufacture of Iron," etc. A new, enlarged, and revised Edition. ByA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. 12mo. $1.50
OVERMAN.—The Moulder's and Founder's Pocket Guide:
A Treatise on Moulding and Founding in Green-sand, Dry-sand, Loam, and Cement; the Moulding of Machine Frames, Mill-gear, Hollow-ware, Ornaments, Trinkets, Bells, and Statues; Description of Moulds for Iron, Bronze, Brass, and other Metals; Plaster of Paris, Sulphur, Wax, etc.; the Construction of Melting Furnaces, the Melting and Founding of Metals; the Composition of Alloys and their Nature, etc., etc. ByFrederick Overman, M.E. A new Edition, to which is added a Supplement on Statuary and Ornamental Moulding, Ordnance, Malleable Iron Castings, etc. ByA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. Illustrated by 44 engravings. 12mo. $2.00
PAINTER, GILDER, AND VARNISHER'S COMPANION:
Containing Rules and Regulations in everything relating to the Arts of Painting, Gilding, Varnishing, Glass-Staining, Graining, Marbling, Sign-Writing, Gilding on Glass, and Coach Painting and Varnishing; Tests for the Detection of Adulterations in Oils, Colors, etc.; and a Statement of the Diseases to which Painters are peculiarly liable, with the Simplest and Best Remedies. Sixteenth Edition. Revised, with an Appendix. Containing Colors and Coloring—Theoretical and Practical. Comprising descriptions of a great variety of Additional Pigments, their Qualities and Uses, to which are added, Dryers, and Modes and Operations of Painting, etc. Together with Chevreul's Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colors. 12mo. Cloth $1.50
PALLETT.—The Miller's, Millwright's, and Engineer's Guide.
ByHenry Pallett. Illustrated. 12mo. $3.00
PEARSE.—A Concise History of the Iron Manufacture of the American Colonies up to the Revolution, and of Pennsylvania until the present time.
ByJohn B. Pearse. Illustrated 12mo. $2.00
PERCY.—The Manufacture of Russian Sheet-Iron.
ByJohn Percy, M.D., F.R.S., Lecturer on Metallurgy at the Royal School of Mines, and to The Advance Class of Artillery Officers at the Royal Artillery Institution, Woolwich; Author of "Metallurgy." With Illustrations. 8vo., paper 50 cts.
PERKINS.—Gas and Ventilation:
Practical Treatise on Gas and Ventilation. With Special Relation to Illuminating, Heating, and Cooking by Gas. Including Scientific Helps to Engineer-students and others. With Illustrated Diagrams. ByE.E. Perkins. 12mo., cloth $1.25
PERKINS AND STOWE. - A New Guide to the Sheet-iron and Boiler Plate Roller:
Containing a Series of Tables showing the Weight of Slabs and Piles to Produce Boiler Plates, and of the Weight of Piles and the Sizes of Bars to produce Sheet-iron; the Thickness of the Bar Gauge in decimals; the Weight per foot, and the Thickness on the Bar or Wire Gauge of the fractional parts of an inch; the Weight per sheet, and the Thickness on the Wire Gauge of Sheet-iron of various dimensions to weigh 112 lbs. per bundle; and the conversion of Short Weight into Long Weight, and Long Weight into Short. Estimated and collected byG.H. PerkinsandJ.G. Stowe. $2.50
POWELL—CHANCE—HARRIS.—The Principles of Glass Making.
ByHarry J. Powell, B.A. Together with Treatises on Crown and Sheet Glass; byHenry Chance, M.A. And Plate Glass, byH. G. Harris, Asso. M. Inst. C.E. Illustrated 18mo. $1.50
PROTEAUX.—Practical Guide for the Manufacture of Paper and Boards.
ByA. Proteaux. From the French, byHoratio Paine, A.B., M.D. To which is added the Manufacture of Paper from Wood, byHenry T. Brown. Illustrated by six plates. 8vo.
PROCTOR.—A Pocket-Book of Useful Tables and Formulæ for Marine Engineers.
ByFrank Proctor. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Full bound pocket-book form. $1.50
REGNAULT.—Elements of Chemistry.
ByM.V. Regnault. Translated from the French byT. Forrest Betton, M.D., and edited, with Notes, byJames C. Booth, Melter and Refiner U.S. Mint, andWilliam L. Faber, Metallurgist and Mining Engineer. Illustrated by nearly 700 wood engravings. Comprising nearly 1,500 pages. In two volumes, 8vo., cloth $7.50
RIFFAULT, VERGNAUD, and TOUSSAINT.—A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Colors for Painting:
Comprising the Origin, Definition, and Classification of Colors; the Treatment of the Raw Materials; the best Formulæ and the Newest Processes for the Preparation of every description of Pigment, and the Necessary Apparatus and Directions for its Use; Dryers; the Testing, Application, and Qualities of Paints, etc., etc. ByMM. Riffault, Vergnaud, andToussaint. Revised and Edited by M.F.Malepeyre. Translated from the French, byA.A. Fesquet, Chemist and Engineer. Illustrated by Eighty engravings. In one vol., 8vo., 659 pages. $7.50
ROPER.—A Catechism of High-Pressure, or Non-Condensing Steam-Engines: