WEALE’S SERIES
OF
SCIENTIFIC and TECHNICAL
WORKS.

“It is not too much to say that no books have ever proved more popular with or more useful to young engineers and others than the excellent treatises comprised in Weale’s Series.”—Engineer.

A New Classified List.

CROSBY LOCKWOOD AND SON,
7, STATIONERS’ HALL COURT, LONDON, E.C.
1900.

CIVIL ENGINEERING & SURVEYING.

Civil Engineering.

By Henry Law, M.Inst.C.E. Including a Treatise on Hydraulic Engineering by G. R. Burnell, M.I.C.E. Seventh Edition, revised, with Large Additions by D. K. Clark, M.I.C.E. 6/6

Pioneer Engineering:

A Treatise on the Engineering Operations connected with the Settlement of Waste Lands in New Countries. By Edward Dobson, M.Inst.C.E. With numerous Plates. Second Edition 4/6

Iron Bridges of Moderate Span:

Their Construction and Erection. By Hamilton W. Pendred. With 40 Illustrations 2/0

Iron and Steel Bridges and Viaducts.

A Practical Treatise upon their Construction for the use of Engineers, Draughtsmen, and Students. By Francis Campin, C.E. With numerous Illustrations 3/6

Constructional Iron and Steel Work,

As applied to Public, Private, and Domestic Buildings. By Francis Campin, C.E. 3/6

Tubular and other Iron Girder Bridges.

Describing the Britannia and Conway Tubular Bridges. By G. Drysdale Dempsey, C.E. Fourth Edition 2/0

Materials and Construction:

A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on the Strains, Designing, and Erection of Works of Construction. By Francis Campin, C.E. 3/0

Sanitary Work in the Smaller Towns and in Villages.

By Charles Slagg, Assoc. M.Inst.C.E. Third Edition 3/0

Roads and Streets (The Construction of).

In Two Parts: I. The Art of Constructing Common Roads, by H. Law, C.E., Revised by D. K. Clark, C.E.; II. Recent Practice: Including Pavements of Wood, Asphalte, &c. By D. K. Clark, C.E. 4/6

Gas Works (The Construction of),

And the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal Gas. By S. Hughes, C.E. Re-written by William Richards, C.E. Eighth Edition 5/6

Water Works

For the Supply of Cities and Towns. With a Description of the Principal Geological Formations of England as influencing Supplies of Water. By Samuel Hughes, F.G.S., C.E. Enlarged Edition 4/0

The Power of Water,

As applied to drive Flour Mills, and to give motion to Turbines and other Hydrostatic Engines. By Joseph Glynn, F.R.S. New Edition 2/0

Wells and Well-Sinking.

By John Geo. Swindell, A.R.I.B.A., and G. R. Burnell, C.E. Revised Edition. With a New Appendix on the Qualities of Water. Illustrated 2/0

The Drainage of Lands, Towns, and Buildings.

By G. D. Dempsey, C.E. Revised, with large Additions on Recent Practice, by D. K. Clark, M.I.C.E. Third Edition 4/6

The Blasting and Quarrying of Stone,

For Building and other Purposes. With Remarks on the Blowing up of Bridges. By Gen. Sir J. Burgoyne, K.C.B. 1/6

Foundations and Concrete Works.

With Practical Remarks on Footings, Planking, Sand, Concrete, Béton, Pile-driving, Caissons, and Cofferdams. By E. Dobson, M.R.I.B.A. Eighth Edition 1/6

Pneumatics,

Including Acoustics and the Phenomena of Wind Currents, for the Use of Beginners. By Charles Tomlinson, F.R.S. Fourth Edition 1/6

Land and Engineering Surveying.

For Students and Practical Use. By T. Baker, C.E. Eighteenth Edition, Revised and Extended by F. E. Dixon, A.M.Inst.C.E., Professional Associate of the Institution of Surveyors. With numerous Illustrations and two Lithographic Plates [Just published 2/0

Mensuration and Measuring.

For Students and Practical Use. With the Mensuration and Levelling of Land for the purposes of Modern Engineering. By T. Baker, C.E. New Edition by E. Nugent, C.E. 1/6

MINING AND METALLURGY.

Mineralogy,

Rudiments of. By A. Ramsay, F.G.S. Fourth Edition, revised and enlarged. Woodcuts and Plates 3/6

Coal and Coal Mining,

A Rudimentary Treatise on. By the late Sir Warington W. Smyth, F.R.S. Eighth Edition, revised and extended by T. Forster Brown. [Just published 3/6

Metallurgy of Iron.

Containing Methods of Assay, Analyses of Iron Ores, Processes of Manufacture of Iron and Steel, &c. By H. Bauerman, F.G.S. With numerous Illustrations. Sixth Edition, revised and enlarged 5/0

The Mineral Surveyor and Valuer’s Complete Guide.

By W. Lintern. Fourth Edition, with an Appendix on Magnetic and Angular Surveying 3/6

Slate and Slate Quarrying:

Scientific, Practical, and Commercial. By D. C. Davies, F.G.S. With numerous Illustrations and Folding Plates. Fourth Edition 3/0

A First Book of Mining and Quarrying,

With the Sciences connected therewith, for Primary Schools and Self Instruction. By J. H. Collins, F.G.S. Second Edition 1/6

Subterraneous Surveying,

With and without the Magnetic Needle. By T. Fenwick and T. Baker, C.E. Illustrated 2/6

Mining Tools.

Manual of. By William Morgans, Lecturer on Practical Mining at the Bristol School of Mines 2/6

Mining Tools, Atlas

Of Engravings to Illustrate the above, containing 235 Illustrations of Mining Tools, drawn to Scale. 4to 4/6

Physical Geology,

Partly based on Major-General Portlock’s “Rudiments of Geology.” By Ralph Tate, A.L.S., &c. Woodcuts 2/0

Historical Geology,

Partly based on Major-General Portlock’s “Rudiments.” By Ralph Tate, A.L.S, &c. Woodcuts 2/6

Geology, Physical and Historical.

Consisting of “Physical Geology,” which sets forth the Leading Principles of the Science; and “Historical Geology,” which treats of the Mineral and Organic Conditions of the Earth at each successive epoch. By Ralph Tate, F.G.S. 4/6

Electro-Metallurgy,

Practically Treated. By Alexander Watt. Tenth Edition, enlarged and revised, including the most Recent Processes 3/6

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.

The Workman’s Manual of Engineering Drawing.

By John Maxton, Instructor in Engineering Drawing, Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Seventh Edition. 300 Plates and Diagrams 3/6

Fuels: Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous.

Their Analysis and Valuation. For the Use of Chemists and Engineers. By H. J. Phillips, F.C.S., formerly Analytical and Consulting Chemist to the Great Eastern Railway. Third Edition 2/0

Fuel, Its Combustion and Economy.

Consisting of an Abridgment of “A Treatise on the Combustion of Coal and the Prevention of Smoke.” By C. W. Williams, A.I.C.E. With Extensive Additions by D. K. Clark, M.Inst.C.E. Fourth Edition 3/6

The Boilermaker’s Assistant

In Drawing, Templating, and Calculating Boiler Work, &c. By J. Courtney, Practical Boilermaker. Edited by D. K. Clark, C.E. 2/0

The Boiler-Maker’s Ready Reckoner,

With Examples of Practical Geometry and Templating for the Use of Platers, Smiths, and Riveters. By John Courtney. Edited by D. K. Clark, M.I.C.E. Fourth Edition 4/0

⁂ The last two Works in One Volume, half-bound, entitled “The Boilermaker’s Ready-Reckoner and Assistant.” By J. Courtney and D. K. Clark. Price 7/0.

Steam Boilers:

Their Construction and Management. By R. Armstrong, C.E. Illustrated 1/6

Steam and Machinery Management.

A Guide to the Arrangement and Economical Management of Machinery. By M. Powis Bale, M.Inst.M.E. 2/6

Steam and the Steam Engine,

Stationary and Portable. Being an Extension of the Treatise on the Steam Engine of Mr. J. Sewell. By D. K. Clark, C.E. Fourth Edition 3/6

The Steam Engine,

A Treatise on the Mathematical Theory of, with Rules and Examples for Practical Men. By T. Baker, C.E. 1/6

The Steam Engine.

By Dr. Lardner. Illustrated 1/6

Locomotive Engines,

By G. D. Dempsey, C.E. With large Additions treating of the Modern Locomotive, by D. K. Clark, M.Inst.C.E. 3/0

Locomotive Engine-Driving.

A Practical Manual for Engineers in charge of Locomotive Engines. By Michael Reynolds. Tenth Edition. 3s. 6d. limp; cloth boards 4/6

Stationary Engine-Driving.

A Practical Manual for Engineers in charge of Stationary Engines. By Michael Reynolds. Sixth Edition. 3s. 6d. limp; cloth boards 4/6

The Smithy and Forge.

Including the Farrier’s Art and Coach Smithing. By W. J. E. Crane. Fourth Edition 2/6

Modern Workshop Practice,

As applied to Marine, Land, and Locomotive Engines, Floating Docks, Dredging Machines, Bridges, Ship-building, &c. By J. G. Winton. Fourth Edition, Illustrated 3/6

Mechanical Engineering.

Comprising Metallurgy, Moulding, Casting, Forging, Tools, Workshop Machinery, Mechanical Manipulation, Manufacture of the Steam Engine, &c. By Francis Campin, C.E. Third Edition 2/6

Details of Machinery.

Comprising Instructions for the Execution of various Works in Iron in the Fitting-Shop, Foundry, and Boiler-Yard. By Francis Campin, C.E. 3/0

Elementary Engineering:

A Manual for Young Marine Engineers and Apprentices. In the Form of Questions and Answers on Metals, Alloys, Strength of Materials, &c. By J. S. Brewer. Fourth Edition 1/6

Power in Motion:

Horse-power Motion, Toothed-Wheel Gearing, Long and Short Driving Bands, Angular Forces, &c. By James Armour, C.E. Third Edition 2/0

Iron and Heat,

Exhibiting the Principles concerned in the Construction of Iron Beams, Pillars, and Girders. By J. Armour, C.E. 2/6

Practical Mechanism,

And Machine Tools. By T. Baker, C.E. With Remarks on Tools and Machinery, by J. Nasmyth, C.E. 2/6

Mechanics:

Being a concise Exposition of the General Principles of Mechanical Science, and their Applications. By Charles Tomlinson, F.R.S. 1/6

Cranes (The Construction of),

And other Machinery for Raising Heavy Bodies for the Erection of Buildings, &c. By Joseph Glynn, F.R.S. 1/6

NAVIGATION, SHIPBUILDING, ETC.

The Sailor’s Sea Book:

A Rudimentary Treatise on Navigation. By James Greenwood, B.A. With numerous Woodcuts and Coloured Plates. New and enlarged Edition. By W. H. Rosser 2/6

Practical Navigation.

Consisting of The Sailor’s Sea-Book, by James Greenwood and W. H. Rosser; together with Mathematical and Nautical Tables for the Working of the Problems, by Henry Law, C.E., and Prof. J. R. Young 7/0

Navigation and Nautical Astronomy,

In Theory and Practice. By Prof. J. R. Young. New Edition 2/6

Mathematical Tables,

For Trigonometrical, Astronomical, and Nautical Calculations; to which is prefixed a Treatise on Logarithms. By H. Law, C.E. Together with a Series of Tables for Navigation and Nautical Astronomy. By Professor J. R. Young. New Edition 4/0

Masting, Mast-Making, and Rigging of Ships.

Also Tables of Spars, Rigging, Blocks; Chain, Wire, and Hemp Ropes, &c., relative to every class of vessels. By Robert Kipping, N.A. 2/0

Sails and Sail-Making.

With Draughting, and the Centre of Effort of the Sails. By Robert Kipping, N.A. 2/6

Marine Engines and Steam Vessels.

By R. Murray, C.E. Eighth Edition, thoroughly revised, with Additions by the Author and by George Carlisle, C.E. 4/6

Naval Architecture:

An Exposition of Elementary Principles. By James Peake 3/6

Ships for Ocean and River Service,

Principles of the Construction of. By Hakon A. Sommerfeldt 1/6

Atlas of Engravings

To Illustrate the above. Twelve large folding Plates. Royal 4to, cloth 7/6

The Forms of Ships and Boats.

By W. Bland. Ninth Edition, with numerous Illustrations and Models 1/6

ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILDING ARTS.

Constructional Iron and Steel Work,

As applied to Public, Private, and Domestic Buildings. By Francis Campin, C.E. 3/6

Building Estates:

A Treatise on the Development, Sale, Purchase, and Management of Building Land. By F. Maitland. Third Edition 2/0

The Science of Building:

An Elementary Treatise on the Principles of Construction. By E. Wyndham Tarn, M.A. Lond. Fourth Edition 3/6

The Art of Building:

General Principles of Construction, Strength, and Use of Materials, Working Drawings, Specifications, &c. By Edward Dobson, M.R.I.B.A. 2/0

A Book on Building,

Civil and Ecclesiastical. By Sir Edmund Beckett, Q.C. (Lord Grimthorpe). Second Edition 4/6

Dwelling-Houses (The Erection of),

Illustrated by a Perspective View, Plans, and Sections of a Pair of Villas, with Specification, Quantities, and Estimates. By S. H. Brooks, Architect 2/6

Cottage Building.

By C. Bruce Allen. Eleventh Edition, with Chapter on Economic Cottages for Allotments, by E. E. Allen, C.E. 2/0

Acoustics in Relation to Architecture and Building:

The Laws of Sound as applied to the Arrangement of Buildings. By Professor T. Roger Smith, F.R.I.B.A. New Edition, Revised 1/6

The Rudiments of Practical Bricklaying.

General Principles of Bricklaying; Arch Drawing, Cutting, and Setting; Pointing; Paving, Tiling, &c. By Adam Hammond. With 68 Woodcuts 1/6

The Art of Practical Brick Cutting and Setting.

By Adam Hammond. With 90 Engravings 1/6

Brickwork:

A Practical Treatise, embodying the General and Higher Principles of Bricklaying, Cutting and Setting; with the Application of Geometry to Roof Tiling, &c. By F. Walker 1/6

Bricks and Tiles,

Rudimentary Treatise on the Manufacture of; containing an Outline of the Principles of Brickmaking. By E. Dobson, M.R.I.B.A. Additions by C. Tomlinson, F.R.S. Illustrated 3/0

The Practical Brick and Tile Book.

Comprising: Brick and Tile Making, by E. Dobson, M.Inst.C.E.; Practical Bricklaying, by A. Hammond; Brick-Cutting and Setting, by A. Hammond. 550 pp. with 270 Illustrations, half-bound 6/0

Carpentry and Joinery—

The Elementary Principles of Carpentry. Chiefly composed from the Standard Work of Thomas Tredgold, C.E. With Additions, and Treatise on Joinery, by E. W. Tarn, M.A. Seventh Edition 3/6

Carpentry and Joinery—Atlas

Of 35 Plates to accompany and Illustrate the foregoing book. With Descriptive Letterpress. 4to 6/0

A Practical Treatise on Handrailing;

Showing New and Simple Methods. By Geo. Collings. Second Edition, Revised, including a Treatise on Stairbuilding. With Plates 2/6

Circular Work in Carpentry and Joinery.

A Practical Treatise on Circular Work of Single and Double Curvature. By George Collings. Third Edition 2/6

Roof Carpentry:

Practical Lessons in the Framing of Wood Roofs. For the Use of Working Carpenters. By Geo. Collings 2/0

The Construction of Roofs of Wood and Iron;

Deduced chiefly from the Works of Robison, Tredgold, and Humber. By E. Wyndham Tarn, M.A., Architect. Third Edition 1/6

The Joints Made and Used by Builders.

By Wyvill J. Christy, Architect. With 160 Woodcuts 3/0

Shoring

And its Application: A Handbook for the Use of Students. By George H. Blagrove. With 31 Illustrations 1/6

The Timber Importer’s, Timber Merchant’s, and Builder’s Standard Guide.

By R. E. Grandy 2/0

Plumbing:

A Text-Book to the Practice of the Art or Craft of the Plumber. With Chapters upon House Drainage and Ventilation. By Wm. Paton Buchan. Eighth Edition, Re-written and Enlarged, with 500 Illustrations 3/6

Ventilation:

A Text Book to the Practice of the Art of Ventilating Buildings. By W. P. Buchan, R.P., Author of “Plumbing,” &c. With 170 Illustrations 3/6

The Practical Plasterer:

A Compendium of Plain and Ornamental Plaster Work. By W. Kemp 2/0

House Painting, Graining, Marbling, & Sign Writing.

With a Course of Elementary Drawing, and a Collection of Useful Receipts. By Ellis A. Davidson. Seventh Edition. Coloured Plates 5/0

⁂ The above, in cloth boards, strongly bound, 6/0.

A Grammar of Colouring,

Applied to Decorative Painting and the Arts. By George Field. New Edition, enlarged, by Ellis A. Davidson. With Coloured Plates 3/0

Elementary Decoration

As applied to Dwelling Houses, &c. By James W. Facey. Illustrated 2/0

Practical House Decoration.

A Guide to the Art of Ornamental Painting, the Arrangement of Colours in Apartments, and the Principles of Decorative Design. By James W. Facey. 2/6

⁂ The last two Works in One handsome Vol., half-bound, entitled “House Decoration, Elementary and Practical,” price 5/0.

Portland Cement for Users.

By Henry Faija, A.M.Inst.C.E. Third Edition, Corrected 2/0

Limes, Cements, Mortars, Concretes, Mastics, Plastering, &c.

By G. R. Burnell, C.E. Fifteenth Edition 1/6

Masonry and Stone-Cutting.

The Principles of Masonic Projection and their application to Construction. By Edward Dobson, M.R.I.B.A. 2/6

Arches, Piers, Buttresses, &c.:

Experimental Essays on the Principles of Construction. By W. Bland. 1/6

Quantities and Measurements,

In Bricklayers’, Masons’, Plasterers’, Plumbers’, Painters’, Paperhangers’, Gilders’, Smiths’, Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Work. By A. C. Beaton 1/6

The Complete Measurer:

Setting forth the Measurement of Boards, Glass, Timber and Stone. By R. Horton. Sixth Edition. 4/0

⁂ The above, strongly bound in leather, price 5/0.

Light:

An Introduction to the Science of Optics. Designed for the Use of Students of Architecture, Engineering, and other Applied Sciences. By E. Wyndham Tarn, M.A., Author of “The Science of Building,” &c. 1/6

Hints to Young Architects.

By George Wightwick, Architect. Sixth Edition, revised and enlarged by G. Huskisson Guillaume, Architect 3/6

Architecture—Orders:

The Orders and their Æsthetic Principles. By W. H. Leeds. Illustrated 1/6

Architecture—Styles:

The History and Description of the Styles of Architecture of Various Countries, from the Earliest to the Present Period. By T. Talbot Bury, F.R.I.B.A. Illustrated 2/0

⁂ Orders and Styles of Architecture, in One Vol., 3/6.

Architecture—Design:

The Principles of Design in Architecture, as deducible from Nature and exemplified in the Works of the Greek and Gothic Architects. By Edw. Lacy Garbett, Architect. Illustrated 2/6

⁂ The three preceding Works in One handsome Vol., half bound, entitled “Modern Architecture,” price 6/0.

Perspective for Beginners.

Adapted to Young Students and Amateurs in Architecture, Painting, &c. By George Pyne 2/0

Architectural Modelling in Paper.

By T. A. Richardson. With Illustrations, engraved by O. Jewitt 1/6

Glass Staining, and the Art of Painting on Glass.

From the German of Dr. Gessert and Emanuel Otto Fromberg. With an Appendix on The Art of Enamelling 2/6

Vitruvius—The Architecture of.

In Ten Books. Translated from the Latin by Joseph Gwilt, F.S.A., F.R.A.S. With 23 Plates 5/0

N.B.—This is the only Edition of Vitruvius procurable at a moderate price

Grecian Architecture,

An Inquiry into the Principles of Beauty in. With an Historical View of the Rise and Progress of the Art in Greece. By the Earl of Aberdeen 1/0

⁂ The two preceding Works in One handsome Vol., half bound, entitled “Ancient Architecture,” price 6/0.

INDUSTRIAL AND USEFUL ARTS.

Cements, Pastes, Glues, and Gums.

A Practical Guide to the Manufacture and Application of the various Agglutinants required for Workshop, Laboratory, or Office Use. With upwards of 900 Recipes and Formulæ. By H. C. Standage 2/0

Clocks and Watches, and Bells,

A Rudimentary Treatise on. By Sir Edmund Beckett, Q.C. (Lord Grimthorpe). Seventh Edition 4/6

The Goldsmith’s Handbook.

Containing full Instructions in the Art of Alloying, Melting, Reducing, Colouring, Collecting and Refining, Recovery of Waste, Solders, Enamels. &c., &c. By George E. Gee. Fifth Edition 3/0

The Silversmith’s Handbook,

On the same plan as the Goldsmith’s Handbook. By George E. Gee. Third Edition 3/0

⁂ The last two Works, in One handsome Vol., half-bound, 7/0.

The Hall-Marking of Jewellery.

Comprising an account of all the different Assay Towns of the United Kingdom; with the Stamps and Laws relating to the Standards and Hall-Marks at the various Assay Offices. By George E. Gee 3/0

French Polishing and Enamelling.

A Practical Work of Instruction, including numerous Recipes for making Polishes, Varnishes, Glaze-Lacquers, Revivers, &c. By R. Bitmead. [Just Published. 1/6

Practical Organ Building.

By W. E. Dickson, M.A. Second Edition, Revised, with Additions 2/6

Coach-Building:

A Practical Treatise. By James W. Burgess. With 57 Illustrations 2/6

The Brass Founder’s Manual:

Instructions for Modelling, Pattern Making, Moulding, Turning, &c. By W. Graham 2/0

The Sheet-Metal Worker’s Guide.

A Practical Handbook for Tinsmiths, Coppersmiths, Zincworkers, &c., with 46 Diagrams. By W. J. E. Crane. Third Edition, revised 1/6

Sewing Machinery:

Its Construction, History, &c. With full Technical Directions for Adjusting, &c. By J. W. Urquhart, C.E. 2/0

Gas Fitting:

A Practical Handbook. By John Black. New Edition 2/6

Construction of Door Locks.

From the Papers of A. C. Hobbs. Edited by C. Tomlinson, F.R.S. 2/6

The Model Locomotive Engineer, Fireman, and Engine-Boy.

Comprising an Historical Notice of the Pioneer Locomotive Engines and their Inventors. By Michael Reynolds 3/6

The Art of Letter Painting made Easy.

By J. G. Badenoch. With 12 full-page Engravings of Examples 1/6

The Art of Boot and Shoemaking.

Including Measurement, Last-fitting, Cutting-out, Closing and Making. By John Bedford Leno. With numerous Illustrations. Fourth Edition 2/0

Mechanical Dentistry:

A Practical Treatise on the Construction of the Various Kinds of Artificial Dentures. By Charles Hunter. Fourth Edition 3/0

Wood Engraving:

A Practical and Easy Introduction to the Art. By W. N. Brown 1/6

Laundry Management.

A Handbook for Use in Private and Public Laundries. By the Editor of “The Laundry Journal.” 2/0

AGRICULTURE, GARDENING, ETC.

Draining and Embanking: