Chapter III: Appendix: II. By JOHN DE RIJKE, C.E.—ON SAND DUNES AND DUNE SAND AS A (1)

SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY.

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LIST OF CONTENTS.

I. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF SOME OF THE MEANS THAT HAVE BEEN ADOPTED FOR THE SUPPLY OF WATER TO CITIES AND TOWNS.—II. WATER AND THE FOREIGN MATTER USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH IT.—III. RAINFALL AND EVAPORATION.—IV. SPRINGS AND THE WATER-BEARING FORMATIONS OF VARIOUS DISTRICTS.—V. MEASUREMENT AND ESTIMATION OF THE FLOW OF WATER.—VI. ON THE SELECTION OF THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY.—VII. WELLS.—VIII. RESERVOIRS.—IX. THE PURIFICATION OF WATER.—X. PUMPS.—XI. PUMPING MACHINERY.—XII. CONDUITS.—XIII. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER.—XIV. METERS, SERVICE PIPES, AND HOUSE FITTINGS.—XV. THE LAW OF ECONOMY OF WATER-WORKS.—XVI. CONSTANT AND INTERMITTENT SUPPLY.—XVII. DESCRIPTION OF PLATES.—APPENDICES, GIVING TABLES OF RATES OF SUPPLY, VELOCITIES, &C., &C., TOGETHER WITH SPECIFICATIONS OF SEVERAL WORKS ILLUSTRATED, AMONG WHICH WILL BE FOUND: ABERDEEN, BIDEFORD, CANTERBURY, DUNDEE, HALIFAX, LAMBETH, ROTHERHAM, DUBLIN, AND OTHERS.

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HYDRAULIC MANUAL.

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WATER ENGINEERING.

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THE RECLAMATION OF LAND FROM TIDAL WATERS.

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MASONRY DAMS FROM INCEPTION TO COMPLETION.

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RIVER BARS.

The Causes of their Formation, and their Treatment by “Induced Tidal Scour;” with a Description of the Successful Reduction by this Method of the Bar at Dublin. By I. J. MANN, Assist. Eng. to the Dublin Port and Docks Board. Royal 8vo, cloth =7/6=

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TRAMWAYS: THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING.

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PRACTICAL SURVEYING.

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SURVEYING WITH THE TACHEOMETER.

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AID TO SURVEY PRACTICE.

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ENGINEER’S & MINING SURVEYOR’S FIELD BOOK.

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LAND AND MARINE SURVEYING.

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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF LEVELLING.

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AN OUTLINE OF THE METHOD OF CONDUCTING A TRIGONOMETRICAL SURVEY.

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TABLES OF TANGENTIAL ANGLES AND MULTIPLES FOR SETTING-OUT CURVES.

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HANDY GENERAL EARTH-WORK TABLES.

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EARTHWORK TABLES.

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A MANUAL ON EARTHWORK.

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THE CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE TUNNEL SHAFTS.

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CAST & WROUGHT IRON BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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ESSAY ON OBLIQUE BRIDGES

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THE CONSTRUCTION OF OBLIQUE ARCHES

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GRAPHIC AND ANALYTIC STATICS.

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WEIGHTS OF WROUGHT IRON & STEEL GIRDERS.

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PRACTICAL GEOMETRY.

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THE GEOMETRY OF COMPASSES.

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HANDY BOOK FOR THE CALCULATION OF STRAINS.

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TRUSSES OF WOOD AND IRON.

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THE STRAINS ON STRUCTURES OF IRONWORK.

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A TREATISE ON THE STRENGTH OF MATERIALS.

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STRENGTH OF CAST IRON AND OTHER METALS.

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SAFE RAILWAY WORKING.

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EXPANSION OF STRUCTURES BY HEAT.

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THE PROGRESS OF MODERN ENGINEERING.

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ABBEY MILLS PUMPING STATION, MAIN DRAINAGE, METROPOLIS (4 PLATES); BARROW DOCKS (5 PLATES); MANQUIS VIADUCT, SANTIAGO AND VALPARAISO RAILWAY, (2 PLATES); ADAM’S LOCOMOTIVE, ST. HELEN’S CANAL RAILWAY (2 PLATES); CANNON STREET STATION ROOF, CHARING CROSS RAILWAY (3 PLATES); ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER MOKA (2 PLATES); TELEGRAPHIC APPARATUS FOR MESOPOTAMIA; VIADUCT OVER THE RIVER WYE, MIDLAND RAILWAY (3 PLATES); ST. GERMANS VIADUCT, CORNWALL RAILWAY (2 PLATES); WROUGHT-IRON CYLINDER FOR DIVING BELL; MILLWALL DOCKS (6 PLATES); MILROY’S PATENT EXCAVATOR; METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RAILWAY (6 PLATES); HARBOURS, PORTS, AND BREAKWATERS (3 PLATES).

MARINE ENGINEERING, SHIPBUILDING, NAVIGATION, &c.

THE NAVAL ARCHITECT’S AND SHIPBUILDER’S POCKET-BOOK

of Formulæ, Rules, and Tables, and Marine Engineer’s and Surveyor’s Handy Book of Reference. By CLEMENT MACKROW, M.I.N.A. Seventh Edition, 700 pp., with 300 Illustrations. Fcap., leather =12/6=

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:—SIGNS AND SYMBOLS, DECIMAL FRACTIONS.—TRIGONOMETRY.—PRACTICAL GEOMETRY.—MENSURATION.—CENTRES AND MOMENTS OF FIGURES.—MOMENTS OF INERTIA AND RADII OF GYRATION.—ALGEBRAICAL EXPRESSIONS FOR SIMPSON’S RULES.—MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES.—CENTRE OF GRAVITY.—LAWS OF MOTION.—DISPLACEMENT, CENTRE OF BUOYANCY.—CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF SHIP’S HULL.—STABILITY CURVES AND METACENTRES.—SEA AND SHALLOW-WATER WAVES.—ROLLING OF SHIPS.—PROPULSION AND RESISTANCE OF VESSELS.—SPEED TRIALS.—SAILING, CENTRE OF EFFORT.—DISTANCES DOWN RIVERS, COAST LINES.—STEERING AND RUDDERS OF VESSELS.—LAUNCHING CALCULATIONS AND VELOCITIES.—WEIGHT OF MATERIAL AND GEAR.—GUN PARTICULARS AND WEIGHT.—STANDARD GAUGES.—RIVETED JOINTS AND RIVETING.—STRENGTH AND TESTS OF MATERIALS.—BINDING AND SHEARING STRESSES, &C.—STRENGTH OF SHAFTING, PILLARS, WHEELS, &C.—HYDRAULIC DATA, &C.—CONIC SECTIONS, CATENARIAN CURVES.—MECHANICAL POWERS, WORK.—BOARD OF TRADE REGULATIONS FOR BOILERS AND ENGINES.—BOARD OF TRADE REGULATIONS FOR SHIPS.—LLOYD’S RULES FOR BOILERS.—LLOYD’S WEIGHT OF CHAINS.—LLOYD’S SCANTLINGS FOR SHIPS.—DATA OF ENGINES AND VESSELS.—SHIPS’ FITTINGS AND TESTS.—SEASONING PRESERVING TIMBER.—MEASUREMENT OF TIMBER.—ALLOYS, PAINTS, VARNISHES.—DATA FOR STOWAGE.—ADMIRALTY TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.—RULES FOR HORSE-POWER, SCREW PROPELLERS, &C.—PERCENTAGES FOR BUTT STRAPS, &C.—PARTICULARS OF YACHTS.—MASTING AND RIGGING VESSELS.—DISTANCES OF FOREIGN PORTS.—TONNAGE TABLES.—VOCABULARY OF FRENCH AND ENGLISH TERMS.—ENGLISH WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.—FOREIGN WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.—DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS.—FOREIGN MONEY.—DISCOUNT AND WAGES TABLES.—USEFUL NUMBERS AND READY RECKONERS.—TABLES OF CIRCULAR MEASURES.—TABLES OF AREAS OF AND CIRCUMFERENCES OF CIRCLES.—TABLES OF AREAS OF SEGMENTS OF CIRCLES.—TABLES OF SQUARES AND CUBES AND ROOTS OF NUMBERS.—TABLES OF LOGARITHMS OF NUMBERS.—TABLES OF HYPERBOLIC LOGARITHMS.—TABLES OF NATURAL SINES, TANGENTS, &C.—TABLES OF LOGARITHMIC SINES, TANGENTS, &C.

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WANNAN’S MARINE ENGINEER’S GUIDE

To Board of Trade Examinations for Certificates of Competency. Containing all Latest Questions to Date, with Simple, Clear, and Correct Solutions; Elementary and Verbal Questions and Answers; complete Set of Drawings with Statements completed. By A. C. WANNAN, C.E., and E. W. I. WANNAN, M.I.M.E. Illustrated with numerous Engravings. Crown 8vo, 370 pages, cloth =8/6=

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for students of marine engineering.”—_Nautical Magazine._

WANNAN’S MARINE ENGINEER’S POCKET-BOOK.

Containing the Latest Board of Trade Rules and Data for Marine Engineers. By A. C. WANNAN. Second Edition, carefully Revised. Square 18mo, with thumb Index, leather =5/0=

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engineer.”—_Engineer._

MARINE ENGINES AND STEAM VESSELS.

A Treatise on. By ROBERT MURRAY, C.E. Eighth Edition, thoroughly Revised, with considerable Additions by the Author and by GEORGE CARLISLE, C.E., Senior Surveyor to the Board of Trade. 12mo, cloth =4/6=

SEA TERMS, PHRASES, AND WORDS

(Technical Dictionary of) used in the English and French Languages (English-French, French-English). For the Use of Seamen, Engineers, Pilots, Shipbuilders, Shipowners, and Ship-brokers. Compiled by W. PIRRIE, late of the African Steamship Company. Fcap. 8vo, cloth limp =5/0=

“This volume will be highly appreciated by seamen, engineers,
pilots, shipbuilders and shipowners. It will be found
wonderfully accurate and complete.”—_Scotsman._

“A very useful dictionary, which has long been wanted by French
and English engineers, masters, officers and others.”—_Shipping
World._

ELECTRIC SHIP-LIGHTING.

A Handbook on the Practical Fitting and Running of Ships’ Electrical Plant, for the Use of Shipowners and Builders, Marine Electricians and Sea-going Engineers in Charge. By J. W. URQUHART, Author of “Electric Light,” “Dynamo Construction,” &c. Second Edition, Revised and Extended. 326 pp., with 88 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =7/6=

MARINE ENGINEER’S POCKET-BOOK.

Consisting of useful Tables and Formulæ. By FRANK PROCTOR, A.I.N.A. Third Edition. Royal 32mo, leather, gilt edges, with strap =4/0=

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long-felt want.”—_Naval Science._

“A most useful companion to all marine engineers.”—_United
Service Gazette._

ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING.

A Manual for Young Marine Engineers and Apprentices. In the Form of Questions and Answers on Metals, Alloys, Strength of Materials, Construction and Management of Marine Engines and Boilers, Geometry, &c., &c. With an Appendix of Useful Tables. By J. S. BREWER. Crown 8vo, cloth =1/6=

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is intended, especially in the chapters on the management of
boilers and engines.”—_Nautical Magazine._

PRACTICAL NAVIGATION.

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MARINE ENGINEER’S DRAWING-BOOK.

Adapted to the Requirements of the Board of Trade Examinations. By JOHN LOCKIE, C.E. With 22 Plates, Drawn to Scale. Royal 8vo, cloth =3/6=

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SAILMAKING.

By SAMUEL B. SADLER, Practical Sailmaker, late in the employment of Messrs. Ratsey and Lapthorne, of Cowes and Gosport. With Plates and other Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth =12/6=

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all the branches of the manufacture, cutting out, roping,
seaming, and goring. It is copiously illustrated, and will form
a first-rate text-book and guide.”—_Portsmouth Times._

CHAIN CABLES AND CHAINS.

Comprising Sizes and Curves of Links, Studs, &c., Iron for Cables and Chains, Chain Cable and Chain Making, Forming and Welding Links, Strength of Cables and Chains, Certificates for Cables, Marking Cables, Prices of Chain Cables and Chains, Historical Notes, Acts of Parliament, Statutory Tests, Charges for Testing, List of Manufacturers of Cables, &c., &c. By THOMAS W. TRAILL, F.E.R.N., M. Inst. C.E., Engineer-Surveyor-in-Chief, Board of Trade, Inspector of Chain Cable and Anchor Proving Establishments, and General Superintendent Lloyd’s Committee on Proving Establishments. With numerous Tables, Illustrations, and Lithographic Drawings. Folio, cloth, bevelled boards =£2 2S.=

“It contains a vast amount of valuable information. Nothing
seems to be wanting to make it a complete and standard work of
reference on the subject.”—_Nautical Magazine._

MINING, METALLURGY, AND COLLIERY WORKING.

THE METALLURGY OF GOLD.

A Practical Treatise on the Metallurgical Treatment of Gold-bearing Ores Including the Assaying, Melting, and Refining of Gold. By M. EISSLER, Mining Engineer, A.I.M.E., Member of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Author of “Modern High Explosives,” “The Metallurgy of Silver,” &c., &c. Fifth Edition, Enlarged and Re-arranged. With over 300 illustrations and numerous Folding Plates. Medium 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ _Net_ =21/0=

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Treatise.’ The whole process of gold milling, from the breaking
of the quartz to the assay of the bullion, is described in
clear and orderly narrative and with much, but not too much,
fulness of detail.”—_Saturday Review._

“The work is a storehouse of information and valuable data, and
we strongly recommend it to all professional men engaged in the
gold-mining industry.”—_Mining Journal._

THE CYANIDE PROCESS OF GOLD EXTRACTION.

Including its Practical Application on the Witwatersrand Gold Fields in South Africa. By M. EISSLER, M.E., Author of “The Metallurgy of Gold,” &c. With Diagrams and Working Drawings. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. 8vo, cloth =7/6=

“This book is just what was needed to acquaint mining men with
the actual working of a process which is not only the most
popular, but is, as a general rule, the most successful for the
extraction of gold from tailings.”—_Mining Journal._

“The work will prove invaluable to all interested in gold
mining, whether metallurgists or as investors.”—_Chemical News._

DIAMOND DRILLING FOR GOLD & OTHER MINERALS.

A Practical Handbook on the Use of Modern Diamond Core Drills in Prospecting and Exploiting Mineral-Bearing Properties, including Particulars of the Costs of Apparatus and Working. By G. A. DENNY, M.N.E. Inst. M.E., M.I.M. and M. Author of “The Klerksdorp Goldfields.” Medium 8vo, 168 pp., with Illustrative Diagrams. [_Just Published._ =12/6=

“There is certainly scope for a work on diamond drilling,
and Mr. Denny deserves grateful recognition for supplying a
decided want. We strongly recommend every board of directors
to carefully peruse the pages treating of the applicability of
diamond drilling to auriferous deposits, and, under certain
conditions, its advantages over shaft sinking for systematic
prospecting, both from the surface and underground. The
author has given us a valuable volume of eminently practical
data that should be in the possession of those interested in
mining.”—_Mining Journal._

“Mr. Denny’s handbook is the first English work to give a
detailed account of the use of modern diamond core-drills
in searching for mineral deposits. The work contains much
information of a practical character, including particulars of
the cost of apparatus and of working.”—_Nature._

FIELD TESTING FOR GOLD AND SILVER.

A Practical Manual for Prospectors and Miners. By W. H. MERRITT, M.N.E. Inst. M.E., A.R.S.M., &c. With Photographic Plates and other Illustrations. Fcap. 8vo, leather. [_Just Published._ _Net_ =5/0=

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advantage of knowing exactly the information likely to be most
valuable to the miner in the field. The contents cover all
the details of sampling and testing gold and silver ores. The
work will be a useful addition to a prospector’s kit.”—_Mining
Journal._

“It gives the gist of the author’s experience as a teacher
of prospectors, and is a book which no prospector could use
habitually without finding it pan out well.”—_Scotsman._

THE PROSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK.

A Guide for the Prospector and Traveller in search of Metal-Bearing or other Valuable Minerals. By J. W. ANDERSON, M.A. (Camb.), F.R.G.S., Author of “Fiji and New Caledonia.” Eighth Edition, thoroughly Revised and much Enlarged. Small crown 8vo, cloth, =3/6=; or, leather, pocket-book form, with tuck. [_Just Published._ =4/6=

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whose way are so often thrown many mineralogical specimens the
value of which it is difficult to determine.”—_Engineer._

“How to find commercial minerals, and how to identify them
when they are found, are the leading points to which attention
is directed. The author has managed to pack as much practical
detail into his pages as would supply material for a book three
times its size.”—_Mining Journal._

THE METALLURGY OF SILVER.

A Practical Treatise on the Amalgamation, Roasting, and Lixiviation of Silver Ores. Including the Assaying, Melting, and Refining of Silver Bullion. By M. EISSLER, Author of “The Metallurgy of Gold,” &c. Third Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth =10/6=

“A practical treatise, and a technical work which we are
convinced will supply a long-felt want amongst practical
men, and at the same time be of value to students and others
indirectly connected with the industries.”—_Mining Journal._

“From first to last the book is thoroughly sound and
reliable.”—_Colliery Guardian._

“For chemists, practical miners, assayers, and investors alike
we do not know of any work on the subject so handy and yet so
comprehensive.”—_Glasgow Herald._

THE METALLURGY OF ARGENTIFEROUS LEAD.

A Practical Treatise on the Smelting of Silver-Lead Ores and the Refining of Lead Bullion. Including Reports on various Smelting Establishments and Descriptions of Modern Smelting Furnaces and Plants in Europe and America. By M. EISSLER, M.E., Author of “The Metallurgy of Gold,” &c. Crown 8vo, 400 pp., with 183 Illustrations, cloth =12/6=

“The numerous metallurgical processes, which are fully and
extensively treated of, embrace all the stages experienced in
the passage of the lead from the various natural states to its
issue from the refinery as an article of commerce.”—_Practical
Engineer._

“The present volume fully maintains the reputation of the
author. Those who wish to obtain a thorough insight into the
present state of this industry cannot do better than read this
volume, and all mining engineers cannot fail to find many
useful hints and suggestions in it.”—_Industries._

METALLIFEROUS MINERALS AND MINING.

By D. C. DAVIES, F.G.S., Mining Engineer, &c., Author of “A Treatise on Slate and Slate Quarrying.” Fifth Edition, thoroughly Revised and much Enlarged by his Son, E. HENRY DAVIES, M.E., F.G.S. With about 150 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth =12/6=

“Neither the practical miner nor the general reader, interested
in mines, can have a better book for his companion and his
guide.”—_Mining Journal._

“We are doing our readers a service in calling their attention
to this valuable work.”—_Mining World._

“As a history of the present state of mining throughout the
world this book has a real value and it supplies an actual
want.”—_Athenæum._

MACHINERY FOR METALLIFEROUS MINES.

A Practical Treatise for Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, and Managers of Mines. By E. HENRY DAVIES, M.E., F.G.S. Crown 8vo, 580 pp., with upwards of 300 Illustrations, cloth =12/6=

“Mr. Davies, in this handsome volume, has done the advanced
student and the manager of mines good service. Almost every
kind of machinery in actual use is carefully described, and the
woodcuts and plates are good.”—_Athenæum._

“From cover to cover the work exhibits all the same
characteristics which excite the confidence and attract the
attention of the student as he peruses the first page. The work
may safely be recommended. By its publication the literature
connected with the industry will be enriched and the reputation
of its author enhanced.”—_Mining Journal._

EARTHY AND OTHER MINERALS AND MINING.

By D. C. DAVIES, F.G.S., Author of “Metalliferous Minerals,” &c. Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged by his Son, E. HENRY DAVIES, M.E., F.G.S. With about 100 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth =12/6=

“We do not remember to have met with any English work on mining
matters that contains the same amount of information packed in
equally convenient form.”—_Academy._

“We should be inclined to rank it as among the very best of
the handy technical and trades manuals which have recently
appeared.”—_British Quarterly Review._

BRITISH MINING.

A Treatise on the History, Discovery, Practical Development, and Future Prospects of Metalliferous Mines in the United Kingdom. By ROBERT HUNT, F.R.S., late Keeper of Mining Records. Upwards of 950 pp., with 230 Illustrations. Second Edition, Revised. Super-royal 8vo, cloth =£2 2S.=

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mining subjects, and we know of no other work embodying so
great a mass of matter of this kind. Were this the only merit
of Mr. Hunt’s volume it would be sufficient to render it
indispensable in the library of every one interested in the
development of the mining and metallurgical industries of this
country.”—_Athenæum._

POCKET-BOOK FOR MINERS AND METALLURGISTS.

Comprising Rules, Formulæ, Tables, and Notes for Use in Field and Office Work. By F. DANVERS POWER, F.G.S., M.E. Second Edition, Corrected. Fcap. 8vo, leather. [_Just Published._ =9/0=

“This excellent book is an admirable example of its kind, and
ought to find a large sale amongst English-speaking prospectors
and mining engineers.”—_Engineering._

THE MINER’S HANDBOOK.

A Handy Book of Reference on the subjects of Mineral Deposits, Mining Operations, Ore Dressing, &c. For the Use of Students and others interested in Mining Matters. By JOHN MILNE, F.R.S., Professor of Mining in the Imperial University of Japan. Revised Edition. Fcap. 8vo, leather =7/6=

“Professor Milne’s handbook is sure to be received with favour
by all connected with mining, and will be extremely popular
among students.”—_Athenæum._

THE IRON ORES of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.

Their Mode of Occurrence, Age and Origin, and the Methods of Searching for and Working Them. With a Notice of some of the Iron Ores of Spain. By J. D. KENDALL, F.G.S., Mining Engineer. Crown 8vo, cloth =16/0=

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and has supplemented a careful study of the available
literature by unpublished information derived from his own
observations. The result is a very useful volume, which cannot
fail to be of value to all interested in the iron industry of
the country.”—_Industries._

MINE DRAINAGE.

A Complete Practical Treatise on Direct-Acting Underground Steam Pumping Machinery. By STEPHEN MICHELL. Second Edition, Re-written and Enlarged, 390 pp. With about 250 Illustrations. Royal 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ _Net_ =25/0=

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:—HORIZONTAL PUMPING ENGINES.—ROTARY AND NON-ROTARY HORIZONTAL ENGINES.—SIMPLE AND COMPOUND STEAM PUMPS.—VERTICAL PUMPING ENGINES.—ROTARY AND NON-ROTARY VERTICAL ENGINES.—SIMPLE AND COMPOUND STEAM PUMPS.—TRIPLE-EXPANSION STEAM PUMPS.—PULSATING STEAM PUMPS.—PUMP VALVES.—SINKING PUMPS, &C., &C.

“This volume contains an immense amount of important and
interesting new matter. The book should undoubtedly prove of
great use to all who wish for information on the subject,
inasmuch as the different patterns of steam pumps are not alone
lucidly described and clearly illustrated, but in addition
numerous tables are supplied, in which their sizes, capacity,
price, &c., are set forth, hence facilitating immensely the
rational selection of a pump to suit any purpose that the
reader may desire, or, on the other hand, supplying him with
useful information about any of the pumps that come within the
scope of the volume.”—_The Engineer._

THE COLLIERY MANAGER’S HANDBOOK.

A Comprehensive Treatise on the Laying-out and Working of Collieries, Designed as a Book of Reference for Colliery Managers, and for the Use of Coal Mining Students preparing for First-class Certificates. By CALEB PAMELY, Mining Engineer and Surveyor; Member of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers; and Member of the South Wales Institute of Mining Engineers. With 700 Plans, Diagrams, and other Illustrations. Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged, medium 8vo, over 900 pp. Strongly bound =£1 5S.=

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:—GEOLOGY.—SEARCH FOR COAL.—MINERAL LEASES AND OTHER HOLDINGS.—SHAFT SINKING.—FITTING UP THE SHAFT AND SURFACE ARRANGEMENTS.—STEAM BOILERS AND THEIR FITTINGS.—TIMBERING AND WALLING.—NARROW WORK AND METHODS OF WORKING.—UNDERGROUND CONVEYANCE.—DRAINAGE.—THE GASES MET WITH IN MINES; VENTILATION.—ON THE FRICTION OF AIR IN MINES.—THE PRIESTMAN OIL ENGINE; PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS.—SURVEYING AND PLANNING.—SAFETY LAMPS AND FIREDAMP DETECTORS.—SUNDRY AND INCIDENTAL OPERATIONS AND APPLIANCES.—COLLIERY EXPLOSIONS.—MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.—_Appendix_: SUMMARY OF REPORT OF H.M. COMMISSIONERS ON ACCIDENTS IN MINES.

“Mr. Pamely has not only given us a comprehensive reference
book of a very high order, suitable to the requirements of
mining engineers and colliery managers, but has also provided
mining students with a class-book that is as interesting as it
is instructive.”—_Colliery Manager._

“Mr. Pamely’s work is eminently suited to the purpose for which
it is intended, being clear, interesting, exhaustive, rich
in detail, and up to date, giving descriptions of the latest
machines in every department. A mining engineer could scarcely
go wrong who followed this work.”—_Colliery Guardian._

“This is the most complete ‘all-round’ work on coal-mining
published in the English language.... No library of coal-mining
books is complete without it.”—_Colliery Engineer_ (Scranton,
Pa., U.S.A.).

COLLIERY WORKING AND MANAGEMENT.

Comprising the Duties of a Colliery Manager, the Oversight and Arrangement of Labour and Wages, and the different Systems of Working Coal Seams. By H. F. BULMAN and R. A. S. REDMAYNE. 350 pp., with 28 Plates and other Illustrations, including Underground Photographs. Medium 8vo, cloth [_Just Published._ =15/0=

“This is, indeed, an admirable Handbook for Colliery Managers,
in fact it is an indispensable adjunct to a Colliery Manager’s
education, as well as being a most useful and interesting
work on the subject for all who in any way have to do with
coal mining. The underground photographs are an attractive
feature of the work, being very lifelike and necessarily true
representations of the scenes they depict.”—_Colliery Guardian._

“Mr. Bulman and Mr. Redmayne, who are both experienced Colliery
Managers of great literary ability, are to be congratulated
on having supplied an authoritative work dealing with a side
of the subject of coal mining which has hitherto received
but scant treatment. The authors elucidate their text by 119
woodcuts and 28 plates, most of the latter being admirable
reproductions of photographs taken underground with the
aid of the magnesium flash-light. These illustrations are
excellent.”—_Nature._

COAL AND COAL MINING.

By the late Sir WARINGTON W. SMYTH, F.R.S., Chief Inspector of the Mines of the Crown. Eighth Edition, Revised and Extended by T. FORSTER BROWN, Mining Engineer, Chief Inspector of the Mines of the Crown and of the Duchy of Cornwall. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =3/6=

“As an outline is given of every known coal-field in this
and other countries, as well as of the principal methods of
working, the book will doubtless interest a very large number
of readers.”—_Mining Journal._

NOTES AND FORMULÆ FOR MINING STUDENTS.

By JOHN HERMAN MERIVALE, M.A., Late Professor of Mining in the Durham College of Science, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged. By H. F. BULMAN, A.M. Inst. C.E. Small crown 8vo, cloth =2/6=

“The author has done his work in a creditable manner, and has
produced a book that will be of service to students and those
who are practically engaged in mining operations.”—_Engineer._

INFLAMMABLE GAS AND VAPOUR IN THE AIR

(The Detection and Measurement of). By FRANK CLOWES, D.Sc., Lond., F.I.C., Prof. of Chemistry in the University College, Nottingham. With a Chapter on THE DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT OF PETROLEUM VAPOUR by BOVERTON REDWOOD, F.R.S.E., Consulting Adviser to the Corporation of London under the Petroleum Acts. Crown 8vo, cloth. _Net_ =5/0=

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industrial importance.... Those interested in these matters
may be recommended to study this book, which is easy of
comprehension and contains many good things.”—_The Engineer._

“A book that no mining engineer—certainly no coal miner—can
afford to ignore or to leave unread.”—_Mining Journal._

COAL & IRON INDUSTRIES of the UNITED KINGDOM.

Comprising a Description of the Coal Fields, and of the Principal Seams of Coal, with Returns of their Produce and its Distribution, and Analyses of Special Varieties. Also, an Account of the Occurrence of Iron Ores in Veins or Seams; Analyses of each Variety; and a History of the Rise and Progress of Pig Iron Manufacture. By RICHARD MEADE. 8vo, cloth =£1 8S.=

“Of this book we may unreservedly say that it is the best of
its class which we have ever met.... A book of reference which
no one engaged in the iron or coal trades should omit from his
library.”—_Iron and Coal Trades Review._

ASBESTOS AND ASBESTIC.

Their Properties, Occurrence, and Use. By ROBERT H. JONES, F.S.A., Mineralogist, Hon. Mem. Asbestos Club, Black Lake, Canada. With Ten Collotype Plates and other Illustrations. Demy 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =16/0=

“An interesting and invaluable work.”—_Colliery Guardian._

GRANITES AND OUR GRANITE INDUSTRIES.

By GEORGE F. HARRIS, F.G.S., Membre de la Société Belge de Géologie, Lecturer on Economic Geology at the Birkbeck Institution, &c. With Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth =2/6=

“A clearly and well-written manual for persons engaged or
interested in the granite industry.”—_Scotsman._

TRAVERSE TABLES.

For use in Mine Surveying. By W. LINTERN, Mining Engineer. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ _Net_ =3/0=

ELECTRICITY, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, &c.

SUBMARINE TELEGRAPHS.

Their History, Construction, and Working. Founded in part on WÜNSCHENDORFF’S “Traité de Télégraphie Sous-Marine,” and Compiled from Authoritative and Exclusive Sources. By CHARLES BRIGHT, F.R.S.E. Super-royal 8vo, about 780 pp., fully Illustrated, including Maps and Folding Plates [_Just Published._ _Net_ =£3 3S.=

“There are few, if any, persons more fitted to write a treatise
on submarine telegraphy than Mr. Charles Bright. The author has
done his work admirably, and has written in a way which will
appeal as much to the layman as to the engineer. This admirable
volume must, for many years to come, hold the position of the
English classic on submarine telegraphy.”—_Engineer._

“This book is full of information. It makes a book of reference
which should be in every engineer’s library.”—_Nature._

“Mr. Bright’s interestingly written and admirably illustrated
book will meet with a welcome reception from cable
men.”—_Electrician._

“The author deals with his subject from all points of
view—political and strategical as well as scientific. The work
will be of interest, not only to men of science, but to the
general public. We can strongly recommend it.”—_Athenæum._

“The work contains a great store of technical information
concerning the making and working of submarine telegraphs. In
bringing together the most valuable results relating to the
evolution of the telegraph, the author has rendered a service
that will be very widely appreciated.”—_Morning Post._

THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S POCKET-BOOK.

Consisting of Modern Rules, Formulæ, Tables, and Data. By H. R. KEMPE, M. Inst. E.E., A.M. Inst. C.E., Technical Officer Postal Telegraphs, Author of “A Handbook of Electrical Testing,” “The Engineer’s Year-Book,” &c. Second Edition, thoroughly Revised, with Additions. With numerous Illustrations. Royal 32mo, oblong, leather =5/0=

“It is the best book of its kind.”—_Electrical Engineer._

“The Electrical Engineer’s Pocket-Book is a good
one.”—_Electrician._

“Strongly recommended to those engaged in the electrical
industries.”—_Electrical Review._

ELECTRIC LIGHT FITTING.

A Handbook for Working Electrical Engineers, embodying Practical Notes on Installation Management. By J. W. URQUHART, Electrician, Author of “Electric Light,” &c. With numerous Illustrations. Third Edition, Revised, with Additions. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =5/0=

“This volume deals with what may be termed the mechanics of
electric lighting, and is addressed to men who are already
engaged in the work, or are training for it. The work traverses
a great deal of ground, and may be read as a sequel to the same
author’s useful work on ‘Electric Light.’”—_Electrician._

“Eminently practical and useful.... Ought to be in the hands of
every one in charge of an electric light plant.”—_Electrical
Engineer._

ELECTRIC LIGHT.

Its Production and Use, Embodying Plain Directions for the Treatment of Dynamo-Electric Machines, Batteries, Accumulators, and Electric Lamps. By J. W. URQUHART, C.E. Sixth Edition, Revised, with Additions and 145 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =7/6=

“The whole ground of electric lighting is more or less covered
and explained in a very clear and concise manner.”—_Electrical
Review._

“A _vade-mecum_ of the salient facts connected with the science
of electric lighting.”—_Electrician._

“You cannot for your purpose have a better book than ‘Electric
Light’ by Urquhart.”—_Engineer._

DYNAMO CONSTRUCTION.

A Practical Handbook for the Use of Engineer-Constructors and Electricians-in-Charge. Embracing Framework Building, Field Magnet and Armature Winding and Grouping, Compounding, &c. With Examples of leading English, American, and Continental Dynamos and Motors. By J. W. URQUHART, Author of “Electric Light,” &c. Second Edition, Enlarged. With 114 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth =7/6=

“Mr. Urquhart’s book is the first one which deals with these
matters in such a way that the engineering student can
understand them. The book is very readable, and the author
leads his readers up to difficult subjects by reasonably simple
tests.”—_Engineering Review._

“A book for which a demand has long existed.”—_Mechanical
World._

THE MANAGEMENT OF DYNAMOS.

A Handy Book of Theory and Practice for the Use of Mechanics, Engineers, Students, and others in Charge of Dynamos. By G. W. LUMMIS-PATERSON. Second Edition, thoroughly Revised and Enlarged. With numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =4/6=

“An example which deserves to be taken as a model by other
authors. The subject is treated in a manner which any
intelligent man who is fit to be entrusted with charge of an
engine should be able to understand. It is a useful book to all
who make, tend, or employ electric machinery.”—_Architect._

THE STANDARD ELECTRICAL DICTIONARY.

A Popular Encyclopædia of Words and Terms Used in the Practice of Electrical Engineering. By T. O’CONOR SLOANE, A.M., Ph.D. Second Edition, with Appendix to date. Crown 8vo, 680 pp., 390 Illustrations, cloth. [_Just Published._ =7/6=

“The work has many attractive features in it, and is, beyond
doubt, a well put together and useful publication. The amount
of ground covered may be gathered from the fact that in the
index about 5,600 references will be found.”—_Electrical
Review._

ELECTRIC SHIP-LIGHTING.

A Handbook on the Practical Fitting and Running of Ships’ Electrical Plant. For the Use of Shipowners and Builders, Marine Electricians, and Seagoing Engineers-in-Charge. By J. W. URQUHART, C.E. Second Edition, Revised and Extended. 326 pp., with 88 Illustrations, Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =7/6=

“The subject of ship electric lighting is one of vast
importance, and Mr. Urquhart is to be highly complimented
for placing such a valuable work at the service of marine
electricians.”—_The Steamship._

ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR COUNTRY HOUSES.

A Practical Handbook on the Erection and Running of Small Installations, with Particulars of the Cost of Plant and Working. By J. H. KNIGHT. Second Edition, Revised. Crown 8vo, wrapper. [_Just Published._ =1/0=

“The book contains excellent advice and many practical
hints for the help of those who wish to light their own
houses.”—_Building News._

ELECTRIC LIGHTING (ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF).

By ALAN A. CAMPBELL SWINTON, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. E.E. Fourth Edition, Revised. With 16 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =1/6=

“Any one who desires a short and thoroughly clear exposition of
the elementary principles of electric lighting cannot do better
than read this little work.”—_Bradford Observer._

DYNAMIC ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM.

By PHILIP ATKINSON, A.M., Ph.D., Author of “Elements of Static Electricity,” &c. Crown 8vo, 417 pp., with 120 Illustrations, cloth =10/6=

POWER TRANSMITTED BY ELECTRICITY

And applied by the Electric Motor, including Electric Railway Construction. By P. ATKINSON, A.M., Ph.D. With 96 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth =7/6=

HOW TO MAKE A DYNAMO.

A Practical Treatise for Amateurs. Containing numerous Illustrations and Detailed Instructions for Constructing a Small Dynamo to Produce the Electric Light. By ALFRED CROFTS. Sixth Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Crown 8vo, cloth. [_Just Published._ =2/0=

“The instructions given in this unpretentious little book
are sufficiently clear and explicit to enable any amateur
mechanic possessed of average skill and the usual tools to be
found in an amateur’s workshop to build a practical dynamo
machine.”—_Electrician._

THE STUDENT’S TEXT-BOOK OF ELECTRICITY.

By H. M. NOAD, F.R.S. Cheaper Edition. 650 pp., with 470 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth =9/0=

ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING, &c.

PRACTICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.

A Handbook for Students Preparing for Examinations, and a Book of Reference for Persons Engaged in Building. By JOHN PARNELL ALLEN, Surveyor, Lecturer on Building Construction at the Durham College of Science, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Medium 8vo, 450 pp., with 1,000 Illustrations, cloth. [_Just Published._ =7/6=

“The most complete exposition of building construction we have
seen. It contains all that is necessary to prepare students for
the various examinations in building construction.”—_Building
News._