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Anderson, Frederick Irving. Electricity for the farm; light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or New York: Macmillan Co., 1915.

farm engine.

265 p.

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12°. "The tiny unconsidered brook that waters the farm pasture frequently possesses power enough to supply the farmstead with clean, cool, safe light in place of the dangerous, inconvenient oil lamp; a small stream capable of developing from twenty-five to fifty horse power will supply a farmer (at practically no expense beyond the original cost of installation) not only with light, but with power for even the heavier farm operations, as threshing; and in addition will do the washing, ironing and cooking, and at the same time keep the house warm in the coldest weather."-From the preface. This attractive book tells how.

Reviewed in Electrical World, New York, July 24, 1915, p. 188.

*Avery, Alfred H. Dynamo and electric motor building. London: Cassell and Co., Ltd. [1914.] 152 p. illus. 12°.

"It is plainly the work of a man who has been through the mill and who has no commercial axe to grind. The instructions are good, as also the many photographic blocks and drawings; best of all the type is large and clear. It caters, not for the man who deals with heavy machinery, but for the increasing class which constructs smallish models. Thus, one chapter, the longest in the book, deals with the building of a 120-watt motor-dynamo converter; it is scarcely possible to imagine that any detail of the work has escaped description. Designs are also given of other small machines. The man who wants to construct dynamos in sizes up to 1 h. p. can hardly do better than submit to Mr. Avery's guidance."-From a review in the Electrician, London, March 5, 1915, p. 748.

Bullard, William Hannum Grubb. Naval electricians' text book, by Captain W. H. G. Bullard... Revised by Commander J. T. Tompkins... assisted by Lieut. Commander Amon Bronson ...and Professor L. A. Doggett... Annapolis, Md.: U. S. Naval Institute, 1915.

2 v. 3. ed. 8°.

Two large volumes prepared for the use of midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy for instruction concerning electrical engineering so far as it relates to the subject of warship installation. Volume one, covering theory, has been thoroughly revised and new chapters and illustrations added. Volume two, dealing with practice, has been reprinted, with notes and corrections, and an appendix containing descriptions of some of the later applications of electricity to naval purposes. Has excellent chapters on radio telegraphy and telephony.

*Curtis, Arthur F. The law of electricity; including electrolysis, electrical injuries, powers, duties and regulation of electrical companies, eminent domain taxation, electrical contracts, municipal ownership, abutting owners, interference with currents, injuries to appliances, conduits, street railways, master and servant, and evidence. Covering the decisions of the United States, England and Canada. Albany, N. Y.: M. Bender & Co.,

1915.

1033 p. 8°.

A voluminous treatise by a member of the New York bar. Contains a wealth of case references. Reviewed in Electrical World, New York, July 24, 1915, p. 188.

Dwight, Herbert Bristol. Constant-voltage transmission; a discussion of the use of synchronous motors for eliminating variation in voltage in electric power systems. New York: J. Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1915.

115 p.

illus. 12°.

"The book is written in clear and concise language. A noticeable feature of the work is that the author is not afraid to give explanations and definitions of technical terms which, while not exactly unfamiliar to the average reader, are still of uncommon enough occurrence to puzzle one at times. It will well repay one for the short time required to peruse the pages of this volume. Moreover the book will be found to be a valuable one for reference purposes."-Canadian Engineer, April 29, 1915.

Hausmann, Erich. Telegraph engineering; a manual for practicing telegraph engineers and engineering students. New York: D. Van Nostrand Co., 1915. illus. 8°.

406 P.

A well illustrated text and reference book dealing theoretically and practically with representative types of apparatus in the different fields of wire and cable electrical communication. Author is assistant professor of physics and electrical engineering at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.

"It may be said that, taken altogether, this volume is a real and valuable addition to telegraphic literature and worthy of possession by every telegraphic student and engineer... The illustrations are very clear and understandable, and while some higher mathematics are employed in the book, the simpler mathematics largely predominate."-From a review in Telegraph & Telephone Age, New York, April 16, 1915, p. 188.

Also reviewed in Electrical World, New York, June 19, 1915, p. 1616.

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*Köhn, Paul. Die elektrische Kraftübertragung, von Paul Köhn... Leipzig: B. G. Teubner, 1915. 121 p. illus. 12°. (Aus Natur und Geisteswelt... 424. Bd.) Concise, plainly written, and well illustrated compendium of theory and practice with practically no bothersome mathematics.

*Kroll, Moritz. Lehrbuch der Elektrotechnik für technische Mittelschulen und angehende Praktiker, von Moritz Kroll... Leipzig: F. Deuticke, 1914. illus. 2. ed., rev. 4°.

444 p.

"The emphasis of the book is on the descriptive side. In theory the authors are naturally restricted. The book is clear, easily comprehended, and adapted to instructional purposes. The illustrations are, on the whole, good... The book can be recommended." From a review in Zeitschrift des Vereines Deutscher Ingenieure, Berlin, May 22, 1915.

Lowe, P. E. Drake's electrical dictionary; a compendium of words, terms and phrases used in the electrical trades and electrical enginering. Chicago: Fred. J. Drake & Co., Cop. 1915, 313

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tions.

16°.

Gives brief definitions of the words and phrases in common use. No illustra

Murdoch, W. H. F., and C. A. OSCHWALD. Electrical instruments in theory and practice. London: Whittaker & Co., 12°.

1915. 366 p. tables. illus.

Discusses advanced theory of damping, moving coil and iron core instru

ments, the electrometer and voltmeter, hot wire and dynamometer instruments, and the post-office box. Has an excellent historical summary.

"Although a good deal of descriptive literature exists with regard to electrical instruments and their main principles of operation, books dealing with mathematical analysis of their actions are comparatively few, and it is with a view to fill this gap that the work under notice is presented. Naturally the matter is such as only appeals to the advanced student, but to him it is often important, and we have pleasure in commending the volume before us for its clear and succinct treatment. "The section dealing with supply meters is especially full and gives the results of a number of experiments as compared with theory which are particularly interesting, as the theory of the induction meter is complex and the explanations given sometimes erroneous.”—From a review in the Mechanical Engineer, Manchester, 1915, v. 35, p. 316.

Also reviewed in Electrical World, New York, July 24, 1915, p. 188; in Electrician, London, Aug. 13, 1915, p. 705.

Peek, F. W., jr. Dielectric phenomena in high voltage engineering, by F. W. Peek, jr. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1915. 265 p., illus. 8°.

"It is the object of the author to give in this book the properties of gaseous, liquid, and solid insulations, and methods of utilizing these properties to the best advantage in the problems of high voltage engineering. Such problems require a knowledge, not only of the laws and mechanism of breakdown of dielectrics as determined by experiment, but also a simple working knowledge of the dielectric circuit."-From the preface.

Reviewed in Electrical World, New York, Sept, 4, 1915, p. 453.

*Pritchard, O. G. The manufacture of electric arc carbons London: "The Electrician" Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd. [1915.] illus. 8°. (Electrician series.)

55 P.

This is a reprint of Pritchard's original work (1889), with a digest of Jehl's book (1900) which is claimed to be "still the only practicable book on the subject in any language." The appendix contains some notes and brief references concerning the flaming arc.

Richey, Albert Sutton. Electric railway handbook; a reference book of practice data, formulas, and tables for the use of operators, engineers, and students. By Albert S. Richey... assisted by William C. Greenough... New York: McGrawHill Book Co., Inc., 1915. illus. 12°.

832 p. Author is professor of electric railway engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

"No attempt has been made to cover the entire field of electric railway engineering... Rather, it has been the aim to present data on the subjects which come up in everyday electric railway practice for constant use by the operating, constructing or designing engineer; a book which may be used by the non-technical manager or operator as well as by the engineer; and a convenient reference book on electric railway practice for those who may be specializing in other or allied lines." -From the preface.

"This is an admirable and valuable addition to engineering literature and was badly needed, as it is a long time since a real effort was made in this field to compile practice data, formulas and tables that would be of use to engineers, students, and particularly to the large group of men engaged in the operation of electric railways. It is now over 15 years since Mr. Philip Dawson, in England, made the first publication of this character in a book that remains a classic. Professor Richey's book is extremely up to date and is essentially American in nature, scope

and point of view, and he brought unusual training and qualifications to his task." -From a review in N. E. L. A. bulletin, New York, May, 1915, p. 335.

Also reviewed in Engineering Record, New York, May 15, 1915, p. 625; in Engineering News, New York, July 15, 1915, p. 117; in Electrical Review & Western Electrician, Chicago, July 24, 1915, p. 163-164.

Explosives, Weapons, etc.

*Auerbach, Felix, 1856-. Die Physik im Kriege; eine allgemein verständliche Darstellung der Grundlagen moderner Kriegstechnik, von Felix Auerbach... Jena: G. Fischer, 1915. p. illus.

12°.

188

A well illustrated little book for the lay reader. Considers the application of physical science to modern warfare by describing rockets, light bearing parachutes, telescopes, periscopes, range finders, Roentgen rays, topographical and photographic instruments, field telephony and telegraphy, submarine boats, aeronautical apparatus, artillery, projectiles, and mines.

Dewitz, Hrolf von. War's new weapons; an expert analysis in plain language of the weapons and methods used in the present great war. With introductory preface by Hudson Maxim. Illustrated. New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., 1915. 295 p. pl.

8°. "Baron von Dewitz, a subject of Denmark, very naturally views the present European conflict with the eyes of a neutral. He has endeavored to present facts as he has found them, and without partiality, and his handling of the specialized branches of modern warfare and weapons is that of a military expert."-From the preface by Hudson Maxim.

Dommett, W. E. Submarine vessels; including mines, torpedoes, guns, steering, propelling and navigating apparatus, and with notes on submarine offensive and defensive tactics, and exploits in the present war. London: Whittaker & Co., 1915.

106 p.

illus. 8°.

"Its style is much better than the usual book on technical matters addressed to the non-technical public, and in particular the short section on the electrical means by which underwater propulsion is effected is clearly written, although of necessity many things that electrical engineers will want to know are left unexplained. Some interesting exploits both of our submarines and in the way of defence against the 'U boats' of the enemy are hinted at, but here again it is not good for us, at present, to know too much."-From a review in Electrical Engineering, London, April 15, 1915, p. 164.

Also reviewed in Journal of the Society of Engineers, London, May, 1915, p. vii; in Nautical Magazine, Glasgow, June, 1915, p. 589.

*Escales, Richard. Nitrosprengstoffe (Pikrinsäure, trinitrotoluol u. a.) von Dr. Richard Escales. Leipzig: Veit & Co.,

1915.

448 p.

illus. 8°.

A timely and notable work—the sixth of a series by this well known authority, in which are discussed the use and manufacture of the aromatic nitro explosive compounds, including such new developments as tetranitroanalin, diphenylsulphides, etc. References to individual patents; also discussions of such topics as gas reactions, poisonous effects, and methods of testing.

624 p.

Marshall, Arthur. Explosives; their manufacture, properties, tests and history. London: J. & A. Churchill, 1915. illus. 4°.

Since the publication of Guttmann's work in 1895 this is the most comprehensive book in English on the subject. Author is chemical inspector, Indian Ordnance Department.

"The above brief survey of mere chapter headings justifies the application of the description magnum opus to such a pile of work so well done. Apart from the interest which the book will possess for trade readers, no volume with which we are acquainted is so well suited for imparting a knowledge of explosives to laymen. Chemical formulae are as remarkable for their absence as for their presence in the more academic volumes."-From a review in Arms & Explosives, London, April, 1915, p. 46–47.

Also reviewed in the Mining Magazine, London, May, 1915, p. 296–297; Chemical Trade Journal, London, April 17, 1915, p. 354; Mining & Scientific Press, San Francisco, May 29, 1915, p. 857.

*Vennin, L., and G. CHESNEAU. Les poudres et explosifs, et les mesures de sécurité dans les mines de houille.

Béranger, 1914.

Paris: C.

573 p. diagrs. illus. 8°. (Encyclo

pédie de science chimique appliquée.

tome 6.)

Part one, by Vennin, treats of the theory, dynamics, testing, chemistry, manufacture, and various uses of explosives. Part two, by Chesneau, deals with firedamp and coal dust and the use of safety explosives.

Reviewed in Zeitschrift für das gesamte Schiess und Sprengstoffwesen, Munich, October 1, 1914, p. 348–349.

Lighting

Gaster, Leon, and J. S. Dow. Modern illuminants and illuminating engineering. London: Whittaker & Co., 1915. 462 illus. 8°. (The specialists' series.)

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Brings together in a single well illustrated volume of four hundred and sixty-two pages a wealth of authoritative information regarding the various illuminants and their history, photometry, effects of illumination and of color on the eye, and the practical problems of interior and exterior lighting. The bibliographical notes are a feature.

"Generally the authors are to be congratulated upon the production of a readable book, and students possessed of ordinary technical knowledge will find the vast amount of information thus collected, together with various comments and the numerous references for those who wish to specialize, of a very serviceable character"—From a review in Journal of Gas Lighting & Water Supply, London, April 20, 1915, p. 132–133, April 27, p. 193–194.

Also reviewed in Electrical Engineering, London, April 15, 1915, p. 163; in Lighting Journal, New York, July, 1915, p. 161; in Journal of the Royal Society of Arts, London, July 23, 1915, p. 803; in the Gas World, London, July 24, 1915, p. 82–83.

Godinez, F. L. Display window lighting and the city beautiful; facts and new ideas for progressive merchants. New York: W. T. Comstock Co., 1914. illus. 8°.

226 p.

Author has been retained by the Public Service Electric Company of New Jersey to advise merchants regarding “lighting that is more useful in being more

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