Volume 5

A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen / edited by Robert Chambers.

Date:
1854-1855
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen / edited by Robert Chambers. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    GLASGOW, EDINBURGH, AND LONDON. MECHANICAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORKS. RAILWAY MACHINERY: A Treatise on the Mechanical Engineering of Railways; embracing the Principles and Construc- tion of Rolling and Fixed Plant, in all departments. Illustrated by a Series of Plates on a large scale, and by numerous Engravings on Wood. By Daniel Kinnear Clark, Engineer. To be completed in 30 Parts, 2s. 6d. each. THE ENGINEER AND MACHINIST’S ASSISTANT; Being a Series of Plans, Sections, and Elevations of Steam Engines, Spinning Machines, Mills for Grinding, Tools, &c., taken from Machines of approved construction; with Descriptions and Practical Essays on Various Departments of Machinery. In 28 Parts, Imperial 4to, 2s. Gd. each. THE ENGINEER AND MACHINIST’S DRAWING-BOOK ; A complete course of Instruction for the Practical Engineer, comprising Linear Drawing—Pro- jections—Eccentric Curves—the various forms of Gearing—reciprocating Machinery—Sketching and Drawing from the Machine—Projection of Shadows—Tinting and Colouring, and Perspective —on the basis of the works of M. Le Blanc, and MM. Armeugaud. In about 14 Parts, at 2s. THE CABINET-MAKER’S ASSISTANT ; A Series of Original Designs for Modern Furniture, with Descriptions and Details of Construction, Observations on the Materials and Manufacture of Cabinet-work, and Instructions in Drawing, adapted to the Trade. In 23 Parts, 2s. Gd. each; 1 large vol., half morocco, £3, 5s. THE MECHANIC’S CALCULATOR AND DICTIONARY. By William Grier. The CALCULATOR comprehends Principles, Rules, and Tables, in the various Departments of Mathematics and Mechanics; useful to Mill-wrights, Engineers, and Artizans in general. Cloth, 5s. Gd. The DICTIONARY is a complete Note-book of Technical Terms, Rules, and Tables, useful in the Mechanical Arts. Illustrated by Engravings of Machinery, and nearly 200 Cuts and Diagrams on Wood. Cloth, 9s. The Calculator and Dictionary in one ISeries of 27 Numbers, Gd. each. THE PRACTICAL MEASURER; Or Tradesman and Wood-merchants’ Assistant, with Plates. By Alexander Peddie. New Edition. Greatly enlarged. Roan, Gs. 6d.; or in 12 Numbers, Gd. each. THE AGRICULTURIST’S CALCULATOR: A Series of Tables for Land-Measuring, Draining, Manuring, Planting, Weight of Hay and Cattle by Measurement, Building, &c. Adapted to the use of all engaged in Agriculture or the Manage- ment of Lauded Property. Complete in 17 Numbers, 6d. each. Bound in Roan, 9s. THE FARM ENGINEER; A Treatise on Barn Machinery, and the application of Steam and other motive Powers for Agri- cultural purposes. By Robert Ritchie, C.E., Edinburgh. Cloth, 12s. THE FARMERS’ GUIDE. A Treatise on the Diseases of Horses and Black Cattle; with Instructions for the Management of Breeding Mares and Cows. By James Webb, Veterinary Surgeon. Cloth, 3s. Gd. SMITH’S ESSAY ON COTTAGES. An Essay on the Construction of Cottages, for which the Premium was voted by the Highland Society of Scotland. With working Plans, Specifications, Details, and Estimates. By G. Smith, Architect, Edinburgh. Cloth, 4s. THE TAILOR’S GUIDE. A Practical Guide for the Tailors’ Cutting-room; being a Treatise on Measuring and Cutting Clothing, in all Styles, and for every period of life; also the Cutting of Pulpit and bar Gowns, Regimentals, Liveries, &c., with directions for Making-up and Alterations. By Joseph Gouts. With numerous Plates and Diagrams. In 14 Parts, 2s. each. Cloth, 30s, A TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCH-MAKING, Theoretical and Practical. By Thomas Reid, Edinburgh. Illustrated with Twenty Folding Plates, and Vignette Title-page. 21s. Cloth: or in 10 Parts. 2s. each. A TREATISE ON THE ART OF WEAVING. Illustrated by nearly 260 Figures, with Warp, Weft, and Yarn Tables, for the use of Manufac- turers By Jo“ Murphy. Third Edition. 1 Vol. 8vo, 16s.; or ... 16 Parts, Is. each,