From the very large number of articles in this volume, it is entirely impossible to give a list of the Contents, hut attention may be called to Home among the more elaborate, such as Affinity, Alcoholometry, Ammonium, Analysis, Antimony, Arsenic, Blowpipes, Cyanogen, Distillation, Electricity, Ethyl, Fermentation, Iron, Lead and Water.

Brewer; (The Complete Practical.)

Or Plain, Concise, and Accurate Instructions In the Art of Brewing Beer, Ale, Porter, etc., etc., and the Process of Making all the Small Beers. By M. Lafayette BYrN,

M. D. With Illustrations. 12mo........................$1.25

"Many an old brewer will find in this hook valuable hints and suggestions worthy of consideration, and the novice can post himself up in his trade in all its parts." - Artisan.

Builder's Pocket Companion:

Containing the Elements of Building, Surveying, and Architecture; with Practical Rules and Instructions connected with the subject. By A. C. Smeaton, Civil Engineer, etc. In one volume, 12mo.,........................$1.25

Contents

The Builder, Carpenter, Joiner, Mason, Plasterer, Plumber, Painter, Smith, Practical Geometry, Surveyor, Cohesive Strength of Bodies, Architect.

"It gives, in a small space, the most thorough directions to the builder, from the laying of a brick, or the telling of a tree, up to the most elaborate production of ornamental architecture. It is sclcntific, Without being obscure and unintelligible; and every house-carpenter, master, journeyman, or apprentice, should have a copy at hand always." - Evening Bulletin.

Byrne. The Handbook for the Artisan, Mechanic, and Engineer,

Containing Instructions in Grinding and Sharpening of Cutting Tools, Figuration of Materials by Abrasion, Lapidary Work, Gem and Glass Engraving, Varnishing and Lackering, Abrasive Processes, etc., etc. By Oliver Byrne. Illustrated with 11 large plates and 185 cuts. 8vo., cloth,.........................................................$5.00

Contents

Grinding Cutting Tools on the Ordinary Grind-atone; Sharpening Cutting TooLS on the Oilstone; Setting Razors; Sharpening Cutting Tools with Artificial Grinders ; Production of Plane Surfaces by Abrasion; Production of Cylindrical Surfaces by Abrasion; Production of Conical Surfaces by Abrasion ; Production of Spherical Surfaces by Abrasion; Glass Cutting; Lapidary Work; Setting, Cuttiug, and Polishing Flat and Rounded Works; Cutting Faucets; Lapidary Apparatus for Amateurs; Gem and Glass Engraving Seal and Gem Engraving; Cameo Cutting; Glass Engraving, Varnishing, and Lackering; General Remarks upon Abrasive Processes ; Dictionary of Apparatus ; Materials and Processes for Grinding and Polishing commonly employed in the Mechanical and Useful Arts.

Byrne. The Practical Metalworker's Assistant,

For Tin-plate Workers, Braziors, Coppersmiths, Zinc-plate Ornrmenters and Workers, Wire Workers, Whitesmiths, Blacksmiths, Bell Hangers, Jewellers, Silver and Gold Smiths, Electrotypers, and all other Workers in Alloys and Metals. Edited by Oliver ByRNE. Complete in one volume, octavo,........................................$9.00

It treats of Casting, Founding, and Forging; of Tongs and other Tools; Degress of Heat and Management of Fires; Welding of

Heading And Swage Tools ; of Punches and Anvils; of Hardening and Tempering; of Malleable Iron Castings, Cane. Hardening, Wrought and Cast Iron; the Management and Manipulation of Metals and Alloys, Melting and Mixing; the Management of Furnaces, Casting and Founding with Metallic Moulds, Joining and Working Sheet Metal; Peculiarities of the different Tools employed; Processes dependent on the ductility of Metals; Wire Drawing, Drawing Metal Tubes, Soldering ; The use of the Blowpipe, and every other known Metal Worker's Tool.

Byrne. The Practical Model Calculator,

For the Engineer, Machinist, Manufacturer of Engine Work, Naval Architect, Miner, and Millwright. By OlivER Byrne, Compiler and Editor of the Dictionary of Machines, Mechanics, Engine Work and Engineering, and Author of various Mathematical and Mechanical Works. Illustrated by numerous engravings. Complete in one large volume, octavo, of nearly six hundred pages,..£4.50

The principal objects of this work are: to establish model calculations to guide practical men and students ; to illustrate e\ery practical rule and principle l»y numerical calculations, systematically arranged; to give information and data indispensible to those for whom it is in-tended, thus surpassing in value any other hook of its character; to economize the labor of the practical man, and to render his every-day calculations easy and comprehensive. It will he found to he one of the most complete and valuable practical books ever published.

Cabinetmaker's and Upholsterer's Companion,

Comprising the Rudiments and Principles of Cabinet-making and Upholstery, with Familiar Instructions, illustrated by Examples for attaining a proficiency in the Art of Drawing, as applicable to Cabinet Work ; the processes of Veneering, Inlaying, and Buhl Work; the Art of Dyeing and Staining Wood, Hone, Tortoise Shell, etc. Directions for Lackering, Japanning, and Varnishing ; to make French Polish; to prepare the best Glues, Cements, amd Compositions, and a number of Receipts particularly useful for Workmen generally. By J. Storks. In one volume, 12mo. With Illustrations,.......... £1.0'0

"A large amount of practical information, of great service to all concerned in those branches of business." - Ohio State Journal.

Campion, A Practical Treatise on Mechanical Engineering;

Comprising Metallurgy, Moulding, Casting, Forcing Tools, Workshop Machinery, Mechanical Manipulation, Manufacture of Steam Engine, etc., etc. Illustrated with 28 plates of Boilers, Steam Engines, Workshop Machinery etc., and 91 Wood Engravings ; with an Appendix on the Analysis of Iron and Iron Ores. By Francis Campion, C. E , President of the Civil and Mechanical Engineers' Society, etc.......................................................$7.00

Cclnart. The Perfumer.

From the French of Madame Celnart; with additions by Professor H. Dussauce. 8vo. {In press.)

Col burn. The Locomotive Engine;

Including a Description of its Structure, Rules for Esti-mating its Capabilities, and Practical Observations on its Construction and Management. By ZERAH ColBURN. Illustrated. A new edition. 12mo,.......................$1.00

"It is the most practical and generally useful work on the Steam Engine that we have seen." - Boston Traveler."

Dagnerrcotypist and Photographer's Companion.

12mo.. cloth,.....................................................$1.00

Distiller (The Complete Practical).

By M. LafayETTE ByRN, M.D. With Illustrations. 12mo.

$1.25

"So simplified that it is adapted not only to the use of extensive Distillers but lor every farmer, or others who may want to engage in Distilling." - Banner of the Union.

Dussauce. Practical Treatise