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Van Dyke, John Charles—continued.
least, a book of color and atmosphere. The splendor of the sea rather
than its origin, its cartography, or its chemistry has been my aim."
Preface.
Winslow, Charles Edward Amory.
Elements of applied microscopy; a text-book for beginners.
1905 578 W79
References at the end of each chapter.
Practical work, giving the construction and manipulation of the microscope
and outlining briefly the field of its application in science and
technology.
Useful Arts
Allen, John Robins.
Notes on heating and ventilation. 1905
697 A42
"Written primarily for the steam-fitter and designer of heating systems.
It presupposes a knowledge of the construction and operation of the
simpler forms of heating systems and has been reduced to as brief a
form as possible." Preface.
Clear, accurate outline of the best practice, particularly as applied to
dwelling house installations. Practically omits hot water heating.
Bottcher, Anton.
Krane; ihr allgemeiner aufbau nebst maschineller ausriistung,
eigenschaften ihrer betriebsmittel, einschlagige
maschinen-elemente und tragerkonstruktionen; ein
handbuch fiir bureau, betrieb und studium; unter mitwirkung
von G. Frasch. 2v. 1906
621.87 B64
v.i. Textband.
v.2. Tafelband.
"Literatur-angaben iiber abhandlungen, krane betreffend," p.470-488.
Of greatest value to the designer but deals also with construction, erection
and testing, and very fully with operation.
Bottner, Johannes.
Gartenbuch fiir anfanger; unterweisung im anlegen,
bepflanzen und pflegen des hausgartens, im obstbau,
gemiisebau und in der blumenzucht. 1904
630 B64
Includes numerous plans for arrangement of grounds, directions for
pruning, grafting, etc. Fully illustrated.
Hay, Alfred.
Alternating currents; their theory, generation and transformation.
1905 621.313 H36a
"Contains the maximum of information in the minimum space. It is,
we imagine, the best book ever written or published on the subjects
which it treats." Electrical engineer, 1906.
Johnson, Charles, b. 1845.
The seed grower; a practical treatise on growing vegetable
and flower seeds and bulbs for the market. 1906 635 J35
Deals principally with harvesting and preparation for market, more
briefly with planting and cultivation. Contains a chapter on originating
new varieties and gives information as to appearance of standard
varieties of vegetables, seed testing, etc.
Kidder, Frank Eugene.
Strength of beams, floors and roofs; including directions
for designing and detailing roof trusses, with criticism
of various forms of timber construction; prepared
especially for carpenters and builders. 1905
r624 K24
Thoroughly practical little book on the designing and figuring of wooden
framing, especially beams and trusses.
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