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CATALOGUE OF BOOKS.
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Lond., Griffith, Farran & Co., 1892 3s. 6d
Beginning at the remote age in which steam was a mere assistant in the hands of people, ignorant of its nature and powers, its history has been traced up to the present time.
N. Y., Ward, Lock & Co., 1896 $1.25
The subject treats plainly, non-technically, and in as popular a form as possible of the great triumphs, and the progress of electricity in its various uses.
Springfield, Mass., W. F. Adams Co., 1896 $1
The aim of the work is to show what an ideal home is from a woman's point of view.
Bost., Roberts Bros., 1893 $1
In this book the author's wish was to teach boys and girls how to use for themselves the treasures which are all about them.
N. Y., Orange Judd Co., 1895 $2
In this book are all matters pertaining to amateur gardening. The ground is thoroughly covered.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1896 $2.50
Gives a racy and authoritative account of life on the deep as it exists today.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1891 $1.75
The instruction is imparted in twenty "lessons," each of which concerns some distinct process of the art and is complete in itself.
Il.E. & F. N Spon., 1889 $2
This volume contains valuable information connected with electrical and metallurgical matters.
N. Y., Doubleday & McClure Co., 1897 $1
The author, who is an expert and member of the New York building department, spent several years preparing this book, and had to assist him practical architects and builders.