Edited by John Black. 94 pages, illustrated by 75 engravings.

This little manual is intended for those who desire some little knowledge of drawing, and to whom the study of the larger treatises would not be suitable. It briefly states about drawing instruments and how to use them, geometry for draughtsman, the development of surfaces, perspective, together with some useful remarks about keeping records of builders work in a systematic manner, hints on the duties of the builder's clerk.

Enough practical information is given in this book to enable one to understand the principles of drawing as applied to the making of working plans and details for buildings.