Chapter II: ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS.--A Visit to the Creusot

Works.--Giving a description of the works and the
projects undertaken by the proprietors.--With full page
of engravings illustrating the Hall of Forges and the
100 ton steam hammer. 7784

Le Creusot.--Extract of the report of the visit of the
American Gun Foundry Board to these works. 7784

Plan for the Elevated Railway at Paris.--4 figures. 7785

Engineering Inventions since 1862.--By Sir F. J.
BRAMWELL.--Bridge construction.--Pneumatic
Foundations.--Construction of tunnels.--Canals and river
improvements.--Military engineering appliances.--Uses of
cement.--Preservation of wood. 7787