work on the fundamentals of combustion and flue gas analysis as well as the latest boiler room practice will find in this a wealth of information; and the theory involved is explained in such a simple manner that even a person with limited education will have but little trouble in grasping the principles involved." - National engineer, Dec., 1918.

Also reviewed in Engineering news-record, Oct. 17, 1918.

34. *Meyrick-Jones, L. M. Steam road vehicles. The underlying elements of theory and practice in the use of the steam waggon. London: Iliffe & Sons, Ltd., n. d. 187 p.

8°.

illus.

TON

Well illustrated, clearly written, and practical handbook for driver and user. English practice.

Reviewed in Railway gazette, July 5, 1918.

Mining and Metallurgy

308 p.

35. *Collins, William F. Mineral enterprise in China. don: William Heinemann, 1918.

Maps. 8°.

Lon

VHF

Describes the mineral deposits of China, relates the history of Chinese mining, explains the complicated psychological and legal reasons for the great lack of development, and suggests remedies. In the appendix texts of regulations and important agreements are given.

Reviewed in Engineering & mining journal, Aug. 17, 1918.

36. *Hofman, H. O. Metallurgy of lead. Graw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1918.

xiv, 664 p.

New York: Mcillus. 8°. VIT

Complete rewriting has made this classic practically a new book, retaining in the original form only the chapters on reverberatory smelting and German cupellation. Many dimensioned drawings and abundant foot-note references. Author is Professor of Metallurgy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.

Shipbuilding

37. *O'Donnell, Eugene E. The merchant marine manual. Boston: The Yachtsman's Guide, 1918. 254 p. illus.

12°. VXH

Prepared for the instruction of the apprentices on training ships of the United States Shipping Board. Assuming the student to be unfamiliar with the sea it describes in the most elementary way the construction of wood and steel ships, their rigging, machinery, and operation, together with such details as signals, time keeping, knots and splices, and stowage of cargo.

38. Owen, H. Ship economics. Practical aids for shipmasters in repair, maintenance, surveys and construction, including a glossary of technical terms. 2. ed. London: Geo. Philip & Son, Ltd., 1918. vii, 137 p. illus.

8°.

VXHB

Second edition (first 1911) of this unique work has no new matter; but its value to the American sailor at the present time suggests its inclusion in these notes.

39. Pease, F. Forrest. Modern shipbuilding terms defined and illustrated...including a series of photographs showing the progressive steps of construction together with an appendix on electric welding. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Co., 1918. 143 p.

82 pl.

illus. 8°.

VXH

Many of the term are illustrated by photographs of actual ship construction, each part being clearly indicated. Welding and cutting, symbols, the Isherwood system, and a list of books on shipbuilding are included in the appendix. Author is staff instructor of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.

40. *United States Senate. Committee on Commerce. Hearings before the Committee ...65th Congress, 2d Session on Sen. Res. 170 directing the Committee on Commerce to investigate all matters connected with the building of merchant vessels under the direction of the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation and report its findings to the Senate, together with its recommendations thereon. 2 v. Washington, 1918. 2515 p.

8°.

VXH

A wealth of first hand information regarding war-time ship constructionorganization, lists of builders and yards, questions of labor, housing, salaries,

etc.

41. Van Gaasbeek, Richard M. A practical course in wooden boat and ship building. The fundamental principles and practical methods described in detail. Especially written for carpenters and woodworkers who desire to engage in shipbuilding, and as a textbook for schools... Chicago: F. J. Drake & Co. [1918.] illus.

8°.

204 p.

VXH

Development of a pioneer course at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., where a full sized boat was built under factory conditions. Chapters 5-8 describe the laying-out and building of a large ship. Chapter 9 describes hand-tools and chapter 10 defines terms used in the art. Well illustrated with plans and photographs.

Miscellaneous

41a. *Foster, Leslie E. Secrets of dry cleaning. A handy book for amateurs. Fully illustrated... York, Neb.: York Blank Book Co. Author, cop. 1918. 119 p. illus. 8°.

VLI

Adapted to domestic use. Covers, besides dry cleaning, directions for wet cleaning, stain removing, finishing of garments, hat cleaning, tips and helps for the amateur and to the advanced cleaner.

42. Kissell, M. L. Yarn and cloth making. An economic study. A college and normal school text preliminary to fabric study and a reference for teachers of industrial history and art in secondary and elementary schools. New York: The Macmillan Co., 1918. xxvii, 252 p.

illus.

8°.

VLB The author believes that extravagance and waste in clothing are due largely to a lack of appreciation of the technique of fabric making. Her book, a mine of

carefully edited information and illustration, traces spinning and weaving from the primitive to the modern. There are carefully selected reading lists. Decidedly "worth while."

43. Manlove, George H., and CHARLES VICKERS. Scrap metals. Study of iron and steel old material, its preparation and markets, by Geo. H. Manlove... The old metals, by Charles Vickers. Cleveland, O.: The Penton Pub. Co., 1918.

278 p. 8°. VIP

The only book on this important subject. Mr. Manlove, who is associate editor of the Daily Iron Trade and Metal Market Report, tells about the value of iron and steel scrap, its collection, classification, purchase and sale, reclamation, relative value of grades, with appendices showing the classification schemes of different companies. Mr. Vickers' part of the book treats of the reclamation of brass, copper, and other non-ferrous metals and alloys.

44. National Research Council. raphy. Introductory meteorology.

Division of Geology and GeogNew Haven: Yale University 8°.

PRC

Adequate for the needs of Students' Army Training Units, but is “not elementary in the sense that it needs no study on the part of students or elaboration and explanation by the instructor." Well illustrated and provided with a good bibliography.

45. Sarkar, Benoy Kumar. Hindu achievements in exact science. A study in the history of scientific development. New York: Longmans, Green & Co., 1918. xiii, 82 p. 8°. OAC Comprehensive but concise account of the work of ancient and mediaeval India in mathematics, kinetics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, metallurgy, the medical sciences, and natural history. Bibliography p. ix-xiii.

46. Turner, Annabell. Study of fabrics. pleton & Co., 1918.

series.)

x, 206 p.

illus.

New York: D. Ap(Home economics

VLB

Aims "to give the reader a knowledge of the various textile fibers, their properties in regard to warmth and hygiene, their cleansing and laundering possibilities; and such understanding of the processes of manufacture as will enable her to judge, intelligently, good and bad materials, adulterations, prices, weaves, etc." Author is instructor in home economics, Extension Division, University of Wisconsin.

47. *United States Tariff Commission. The glass industry as affected by the war. New branches of the industry; changes in manufacture and trade due to war conditions; holding export and domestic trade after the war; the glass trade of European countries; testimony of leading American manufacturers. Washington, 147 p. 8°. (Tariff information series, no. 5.) Econ. Div.

1918.

166 p.

48. *United States Tariff Commission. Silk and manufacturers of silk. Schedule L. Washington, 1918. 8°. (Tariff information series, no. 3.)

Econ. Div.

Definitions of terms used in the tariff act and brief descriptions of processes of manufacture; statistical tables; existing conditions in the industry; and digest of decisions under the act.