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JONES, Mrs Virginia (Smith), & Howard.

Illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of Ohio, with text. 2v. 1886

...qr598.2 J41 "Simply admirable...Upwards of 100 species of eggs are figured in colors by hand, usually with several specimens of each, showing the variations in size, shape and markings... No such series of the figures of nests has ever appeared...they are life-size and life-cclored-if such expressions be permitted, and many of them are introduced with their accessories... The text is...original, resting almost entirely upon the personal observations of the authors." Auk, 1887.

LANKESTER, Edwin Ray, ed.

Treatise on zoology. v.3. 1900.

v.3. Bather, F.A. and others. The echinoderma.
v.3 contains many bibliographies.

LYELL, Sir Charles.

Geological evidences of the antiquity of man; with an outline of glacial and post-tertiary geology and remarks on the origin of species, with special reference to man's first appearance on the earth. 1873...

ELECTRICITY.

CLEVELAND ARMATURE WORKS, pub.

Practical electricity; with questions and answers.

.590 L26

..r573.3 L98

1900......621.3 C58 "Written especially to assist those who have some practical knowledge of electricity and who wish to learn more of the way in which wiring is calculated and of the simpler and more important parts of dynamo electric machine design." Preface.

CROFTS, Alfred.

How to make a dynamo; a practical treatise for amateurs, containing detailed instructions for constructing a small dynamo to produce the electric light. 1896. London...621.31 C887

GAY, Albert, & Yeaman, Charles H.

Introduction to the study of central station electricity sup

ply. 1899. London. (Specialists' series.). . . . .

Bibliography, p.453-459.

HOUSTON, Edwin James, & Kennelly, A.E.

....621.32 G25

Electricity made easy, by simple language and copious illus

tration. 1898

Explains the applications of electricity in common use.

JAMIESON, Andrew, comp.

Electrical rules, tables, tests and formulæ. 1889.

...621.3 H83elc

.1537.9 J17

Contents: Formula of the absolute units, practical, electrical, me-
chanical, heat and light units.-Electro-chemical equivalents, electrol-
ysis, heat and energy of combustion.-Practical methods of electrical
measurements.-Electric conductors, copper, &c.-Insulators, gutta-
percha, &c.-Batteries.-Submarine cables.-Aerial land 1:nes.-Electric
lighting and transmission of power.

KOHLRAUSCH, Friedrich, & Holborn, L.

Das leitvermögen der elektrolyte, insbesondere der lösungen; methoden, resultate und chemische anwendungen. 1898..542.8 K36 "Literatur," p.137-143.

MONCEL, Théodore Achille Louis, vicomte du.

Détermination des éléments de construction des electro

aimants. 1882

.....

.538.3 M81

The author gives formulae of his own for the best proportions of
electro-magnets, which he claims to have verified by numerous
experiments.

NEUMANN, Bernhard.

Theory and practice of electrolytic methods of analysis. 1898.

(Specialists' series.)

Treats especially of the methods used in technical laboratories.

RIBAN, Joseph.

-545-3 N25

Traité d'analyse chimique quantitative par électrolyse. 1899. .г545.3 R38 WHETHAM, William Cecil Dampier.

Solution and electrolysis. 1895..

.541.8 W62

Explains clearly and concisely our theoretical knowledge of these
subjects.

WIEDEMANN, Gustav.

Die lehre von der elektricität. 4v. 1893-98....

Being Ed.4 of Die lehre vom galvanismus und elektromagnetismus.
"Literatur," v.4, p.1040-1046.

.1537 W68

A standard work by the leading German authority, written from a
theoretical point of view.

WOODS, C.E.

Electric automobile; its construction, care and operation.

1900

.684 W86

Not intended as an engineering treatise; but for those interested in
the purchase and use of automobiles. Technical language is avoided.
USEFUL ARTS.

BALDWIN, William James St. John.

An outline of ventilation and warming. 1899..... BISER, Benjamin Franklin.

.628.8 B19

Elements of glass and glass making; a treatise designed for the practical glassmaker, comprising facts, figures, recipes and formulas for the manufacture of glass, plain and colored. 1899

The same. 1899

...666.1 B49

.г666.1 B49

BRIDGES and framed structures; monthly, Apr.-July, 1899.

...qrб24 B74

V.I. 1899 ....

No more published.

CAMPIN, Francis.

Iron & steel bridges and viaducts; a practical treatise upon their construction. 1898....

.624 C16

The application of theory to practical designing is explained briefly and
simply. The subject is treated from the standpoint of the drafting-

room.

FULLER, John.

Art of coppersmithing; a practical treatise on working sheet

copper into all forms. 1894.....

GOULD, Emerson Willard.

...r671 F98

Fifty years on the Mississippi; or, Gould's history of river

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Liquid fuel for mechanical and industrial purposes. 1890....662.6 H66 Describes the apparatus for burning residual petroleum oils, and gives results of tests as to its efficiency.

HODGSON, Frederick T.

Builder's guide and estimator's price book; a compilation of current prices of building materials, also prices of labor and cost of performing the several kinds of work required

HODGSON, Frederick T.-continued.

in building; appended building rules, data, tables and
useful memoranda, with a glossary of architectural and
building terms. 1890.......

..690 H66

Hand saws; their use, care and abuse, how to select and how
to file them.. 1896...
Authorities, p.4.

.621.93 H66

..694.8 H66n

New system of hand-railing, cut square to the plank without
the aid of falling moulds; a new and easy method of form-
ing hand-rails, by an old stair-builder. 1885.....
Stair-building made easy; a full and clear description of the
art of building the bodies, carriages and cases for all kinds
of stairs and steps. 1892...

HODGSON, Frederick T. comp.

.694.8 H66

Hardwood finisher; finishing, filling, staining, varnishing and polishing, also rules for dyeing, gilding and bronzing. 1892 ...

Bibliography, p.3.

..r698 H66

The treatment is practical throughout; all the woods ordinarily used in
inside work are treated separately.

HORNER, Joseph Gregory.

Toothed gearing; a practical handbook for offices and work

shops, by a foreman pattern maker. 1892..... ......621.83 H81 Chiefly from the draftsman's standpoint. As little mathematics as possible is used.

LABBÉ, Henri.

Essais des huiles essentielles. (Encyclopédie scientifique des aide-mémoire.) ....

.....668.5 Li

Contains general methods for determining the constants of the essential
oils; and special methods for testing the principal commercial ones
for adulteration. Also gives a list of the essential oils with their
constants and principal constituents.

LAFAR, Franz.

Technical mycology, the utilization of micro-organisms in the arts and manufactures; a practical handbook on fermentation and fermentative processes for the use of brewers and distillers, analysts, technical and agricultural chemists, pharmacists and all interested in the industries dependent on fermentation. v.1. 1898.....

V.I. Schizomycetic fermentation.

MAGINNIS, Owen B.

....663.1 L14

How to frame a house; or, Balloon and roof framing; a praccal treatise on the latest and best methods of laying out, framing and raising timber houses on the balloon principle, together with a complete and easily understood system of roof making. 1896.....

......q694.2 M25

How to join moulding; or, The arts of mitring and coping; a complete treatise on the proper modern methods to apply practically in joining mouldings. 1892... ... ....694.6 M25 Roof framing made easy; a practical and easily comprehended system of laying out and framing roofs, adapted to modern construction. 1896 ....

Originally published in the Carpenter.

.694.2 M25г

MOLONEY, Thomas, comp.

Carpenter's and joiner's pocket companion, consisting of

rules and memoranda. 1888..

Bibliography, p.7-8.

MOWAT, William, & Alexander.

..694 M79

Treatise on stairbuilding and handrailing. 1900..... ...qb694.8 M94 PRACTICAL compounding of oils, tallow and grease for lubrication, etc. by An expert oil refiner. 1898. .

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.665 P88

...668.3 R43

Practical treatise on the manufacture and uses of glue and gelatin,'
and the methods of testing them.

SAPORTA, Antoine, comte de.

Physique et chimie viticoles. 1899.....

.634 S24

Theoretical and practical treatise on scientific vine-culture and wine-
making.

SMYTH, Sir Warington Wilkinson.

Rudimentary treatise on coal and coal mining: revised and extended by T. F. Brown. 1900..

..622 S66

The author was for many years a lecturer in the Royal school of
mines, and mineral inspector to the Crown. The book gives an ac-
curate account of the world's coal-fields, and British mining practice
in simple, attractive language.

TAYLOR, David Watson.

Resistance of ships and screw propulsion. 1893....

.621.12 T25

By a United States naval constructor. Contains data, tables, and
formulae used in making estimates.

TUGMAN & CO. pub.

Classified directory of the manufacturing interests of Pennsylvania, (in English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese). 1900

Contains also a key to the symbols used.

MEDICINE, PHYSIOLOGY, ETC.

BERGEY, David H.

Handbook of practical hygiene. 1899.....

..r672 T82

.543 B45

For the guidance of students in the sanitary analysis of air, water, soil,
and the principal food materials, and in testing the ventilation of
buildings.

FLEURY, Maurice de.

Medicine and the mind (La medecine de l'esprit); tr. fr. the

French by S. B. Collins. 1900....

MILES, Eustace H.

Muscle, brain and diet; a plea for simpler foods

In favor of vegetarianism.

WICKES, Stephen.

...616.8 F63

1900......613.2 M68

Sepulture; its history, methods and sanitary requisites.

1884 ..

"Authorities consulted," p.3.

COOPER, Edward T.

FINE ARTS.

..г614.6 W67

Linear perspective; adapted for colleges, schools and teachers and for self-instruction; including examples in parallel, angular and oblique perspective. 1900......

..qb742 C78

GREAT masters of decorative art. 1900. (Art annuals.).....q759.2 G82
Contents: Sir Edward Burne-Jones, by Aymer Vallance.-William
Morris, by L. F. Day.-Walter Crane, with notes by himself.
Being the extra numbers of the Art journal for Easter 1898-1900.

HUNN, Charles E. & Bailey, L.H.
Amateur's practical garden-book. 1900.

series.)

(Garden-craft

...716 H93

Practical handbook alphabetically arranged by subjects. Contains brief and condensed directions for growing all common flowers, vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants, and for the preparation of manures, mulches, the treatment of window gardens, the destruction of insects, the making of lawns, the pruning of trees and shrubbery, etc. HUNT, William Morris.

Talks on art; comp. by H. M. Knowlton; Ist-2d ser. 2v. in I. 1896-98 ..

...9750 H94

Fragmentary and incomplete extracts from Mr Hunt's instructions to
a pupil.

HURLL, Estelle May, ed.

Jean François Millet; fifteen pictures and a portrait of the painter, with introduction and interpretation. 1900.....

"Books of reference," p.11-12.

LEONARDO da VINCI.

Disegni di Leonardo da Vinci, incisi e pubblicati da C. G.
Gerli, (plates). 1784..

OSBORNE, John Ball.

-759.4 H95

..qr759.5 L62

The story of Arlington; a history and description of the estate and national cemetery; containing a complete list of officers of the army and navy interred there, with biographical sketches of heroes of the Civil and Spanish wars, and notable memorial addresses and poems. 1899...... REA, Hope.

.г719 029

Donatello. 1900. (Great masters in painting and sculpture.). .734 R24

Bibliography, p.11.

"Catalogue of the works of Donatello," p.91-97.

REID, Robert, of New York.

In summertime, (plates).

1900.

.qr759.1 R31

Reproductions of paintings by the well known American artist. REINHARDT, Charles W.

Technic of mechanical drafting; a practical guide to neat, correct and legible drawing. 1900......

..744 R317

Not intended for beginners, and pays no attention to the mathematics
involved.

SKEAPING, John.

Light, shade and shadow, from models, casts, etc.; with introductory model drawing...

..742 S62

ARCHITECTURE.

ELEY, C.King.

Cathedral church of Carlisle; a description of its fabric and a

brief history of the see. 1900. (Bell's cathedral series.)....726 E45 FREEMAN, Edward Augustus.

Historical and architectural sketches, chiefly Italian. 1876...b723 F91h ISHAM, Norman Morrison, & Brown, A.F.

Early Connecticut houses; an historical and architectural

study. 1900

.9724.9 129

MUSIC.

AIKIN, William A.

The voice; its physiology and cultivation. 1900...

.784.9 A29

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