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WEALE'S SERIES

RUDIMENTARY SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CLASSICAL.

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These popular and cheap Series of Books, now comprising nearly Three Hundred distinct works in almost every department of Science, Art, and Education, are recommended to the notice of Engineers, Architects, Builders, Artisans, and Students generally, as well as to those interested in Workmen's Libraries, Free Libraries, Literary and Scientific Institutions, Colleges, Schools, Science Classes, &c., &c.

N.B.-In ordering from this List it is recommended, as a means of facilitating business and obviating error, to quote the numbers affixed to the volumes, as well as the titles and prices. *The books are bound in limp cloth, unless otherwise stated.

No.

RUDIMENTARY SCIENTIFIC SERIES.

ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING, ETC.

16. ARCHITECTURE-ORDERS-The Orders and their Esthetic Principles. By W. H. LEEDS. Illustrated. Is. 6d.

17.

2s.

ARCHITECTURE-STYLES-The History and Description of
the Styles of Architecture of Various Countries, from the Earliest to the
Present Period. By T. TALBOT BURY, F.R.I.B.A., &c. Illustrated.
**ORDERS AND STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE, in One Vol., 35. 6d.
18. ARCHITECTURE-DESIGN-The Principles of Design in
Architecture, as deducible from Nature and exemplified in the Works of the
Greek and Gothic Architects. By E. L. GARBETT, Architect. Illustrated. 2s.
The three preceding Works, in One handsome Vol., half bound, entitled
MODERN ARCHITECTURE," Price 6s.

22. THE ART OF BUILDING, Rudiments of. General Principles
of Construction, Materials used in Building, Strength and Use of Materials,
Working Drawings, Specifications, and Estimates. By EDWARD DOBSON,
M.R.I.B.A., &c. Illustrated. 2S.
23. BRICKS AND TILES, Rudimentary Treatise on the Manufac-
ture of; containing an Outline of the Principles of Brickmaking. By Edw.
DOBSON, M.R.I.B.A. With Additions by C. TOMLINSON, F.R.S. Illustrated, 3s.

CROSBY LOCKWOOD AND CO., 7, STATIONERS' HALL COURT, E.C.

Architecture, Building, etc., continued.

25. MASONRY AND STONECUTTING, Rudimentary Treatise i on; in which the Principles of Masonic Projection and their application to the Construction of Curved Wing-Walls, Domes, Oblique Bridges, and Roman and Gothic Vaulting, are concisely explained. By EDWARD DOBSON, M.R.I.B.A., &c. Illustrated with Plates and Diagrams. 2s. 6d.

44. FOUNDATIONS AND CONCRETE WORKS, a Rudimentary
Treatise on; containing a Synopsis of the principal cases of Foundation
Works, with the usual Modes of Treatment, and Practical Remarks on
Footings, Planking, Sand, Concrete, Béton, Pile-driving, Caissons, and
Cofferdams. By E. DOBSON, M.R.I.B.A., &c. Fourth Edition, revised by
GEORGE DODD, C.E. Illustrated.
Is. 6d.

42. COTTAGE BUILDING.

By C. BRUCE ALLEN, Architect. Eleventh Edition, revised and enlarged. Numerous Illustrations. IS. 6d. 45. LIMES, CEMENTS, MORTARS, CONCRETES, MASTICS, PLASTERING, &c. By G. R. BURNELL, C.E. Ninth Edition. Is. 6d. 57. WARMING AND VENTILATION, a Rudimentary Treatise on; being a concise Exposition of the General Principles of the Art of Warming and Ventilating Domestic and Public Buildings, Mines, Lighthouses, Ships, &c. By CHARLES TOMLINSON, F.R.S., &c. Illustrated. 3s. 83**. CONSTRUCTION OF DOOR LOCKS. Compiled from the Papers of A. C. HOBBS, Esq., of New York, and Edited by CHARLES TOMLINSON, F.R.S. To which is added, a Description of Fenby's Patent Locks, and a Note upon IRON SAFES by ROBERT MALLET, M.I.C.É. Illus. III. ARCHES, PIERS, BUTTRESSES, &c.: Experimental Essays on the Principles of Construction in; made with a view to their being useful to the Practical Builder. By WILLIAM BLAND. Illustrated. Is. 6d. 116. THE ACOUSTICS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS;

2s. 6d.

Js. 6d.

or, The Principles of the Science of Sound applied to the purposes of the Architect and Builder. By T. ROGER SMITH, M.R.I.B.A., Architect. Illustrated. 124. CONSTRUCTION OF ROOFS, Treatise on the, as regards Carpentry and Joinery. Deduced from the Works of ROBISON, PRICE, and TREDGOLD. Illustrated. Is. 6d.

127. ARCHITECTURAL MODELLING IN PAPER, the Art of. By T. A. RICHARDSON, Architect. Illustrated.

128. VITRUVIUS

Is. 6d.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF MARCUS VITRUVIUS POLLO. In Ten Books. Translated from the Latin by JOSEPH GWILT, F.S.A., F.R.A.S. With 23 Plates. 5s.

130. GRECIAN ARCHITECTURE, An Inquiry into the Principles of Beauty in; with a Historical View of the Rise and Progress of the Art in Greece. By the EARL OF ABERDEEN. IS. The two Preceding Works in One handsome Vol., half bound, entitled "ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE." Price 6s.

132. DWELLING-HOUSES, a Rudimentary Treatise on the Erection of. By S. H. BROOKS, Architect. New Edition, with Plates. 2s. 6d. 156. QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENTS, How to Calculate and Take them in Bricklayers', Masons', Plasterers', Plumbers', Painters', Paperhangers', Gilders', Smiths', Carpenters', and Joiners' Work. By A. C. BEATON, Architect and Surveyor. New and Enlarged Edition. Illus. Is. 6d. 175. LOCKWOOD & CO.'S BUILDER'S AND CONTRACTOR'S PRICE BOOK, for 1877, containing the latest Prices of all kinds of Builders' Materials and Labour, and of all Trades connected with Building: Lists of the Members of the Metropolitan Board of Works, of Districts, District Officers, and District Surveyors, and the Metropolitan Bye-laws. Edited by FRANCIS T. W. MILLER, Architect and Surveyor. 3s. 6d.

182. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY-THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF CARPENTRY. Chiefly composed from the Standard Work of THOMAS TREDGOLD, C.E. With Additions from the Works of the most Recent Authorities, and a TREATISE ON JOINERY by E. WYNDHAM TARN, M.A. Numerous Illustrations. 3s. 6d.

LONDON: CROSBY LOCKWOOD AND CO.,

Architecture, Building, etc., continued.

182*. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY. ATLAS of 35 Plates to accompany the foregoing book. With Descriptive Letterpress. 4to. 6s. 187. HINTS TO YOUNG ARCHITECTS. By GEORGE WIGHTWICK. New, Revised, and enlarged Edition. By G. HUSKISSON GUILLAUME, Architect. With numerous Woodcuts. 3s. 6d.

188. HOUSE PAINTING, GRAINING, MARBLING, AND SIGN WRITING: A Practical Manual of. With 9 Coloured Plates of Woods and Marbles, and nearly 150 Wood Engravings. By ELLIS A. DAVIDSON. Second Edition, carefully revised, 5s. [Just published. 189. THE RUDIMENTS OF PRACTICAL BRICKLAYING. In Six Sections: General Principles; Arch Drawing, Cutting, and Setting; Pointing; Paving, Tiling, Materials; Slating and Plastering; Practical Geometry, Mensuration, &c. By ADAM HAMMOND. Illustrated.

Is. 6d.

191. PLUMBING. A Text-Book to the Practice of the Art or Craft of the Plumber. With Chapters upon House Drainage, embodying the latest Improvements. Containing about 300 Illustrations. By W. P. BUCHAN, Sanitary Engineer. 3s. [Just published. 192. THE TIMBER IMPORTER'S, TIMBER MERCHANT'S, and BUILDER'S STANDARD GUIDE; comprising copious and valuable Memoranda for the Retailer and Builder. By RICHARD E. GRANDY. Second Edition, Revised. 3s.

CIVIL ENGINEERING, ETC.

13. CIVIL ENGINEERING, the Rudiments of; for the Use of Beginners, for Practical Engineers, and for the Army and Navy. By HENRY LAW, C.E. Including a Section on Hydraulic Engineering, by GEORGE R. BURNELL, C.E. 5th Edition, with Notes and Illustrations by ROBERT MALLET, A.M., F.R.S. Illustrated with Plates and Diagrams. 5s. 29. THE DRAINAGE OF DISTRICTS AND LANDS. By G. DRYSDALE DEMPSEY, C.E. New Edition, enlarged. Illustrated. Is. 6d. 30. THE DRAINAGE OF TOWNS AND BUILDINGS.

G. DRYSDALE DEMPSEY, C.E. New Edition. Illustrated. 2s. 6d. With "Drainage of Districts and Lands," in One Vol., 3s. 6d. 31. WELL-DIGGING, BORING, AND PUMP-WORK.

By

By

JOHN GEORGE SWINDELL, Assoc. R.I.B.A. New Edition, revised by G. R.
BURNELL, C.E. Illustrated. Is. 6d.

35. THE BLASTING AND QUARRYING OF STONE, for Building and other Purposes. With Remarks on the Blowing up of Bridges. By Gen. Sir JOHN BURGOYNE, Bart., K.C.B. Illustrated. Is. 6d.

43. TUBULAR AND OTHER IRON GIRDER BRIDGES.
Particularly describing the BRITANNIA and CONWAY TUBULAR BRIDGES.
With a Sketch of Iron Bridges, and Illustrations of the Application_of
Malleable Iron to the Art of Bridge Building. By G. D. DEMPSEY, C.E.
New Edition, with Illustrations.
Is. 6d.

62. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION, Elementary and Practical Instruction on. By Sir MACDONALD STEPHENSON, C.E. New Edition, enlarged by EDWARD NUGENT, C.E. Plates and numerous Woodcuts. 3s. 80*. EMBANKING LANDS FROM THE SEA, the Practice of. Treated as a Means of Profitable Employment for Capital. With Examples and Particulars of actual Embankments, and also Practical Remarks on the Repair of old Sea Walls. By JOHN WIGGINS, F.G.S. New Edition, with Notes by ROBERT MALLET, F.R.S. 2S.

81. WATER WORKS, for the Supply of Cities and Towns. With a Description of the Principal Geological Formations of England as influencing Supplies of Water; and Details of Engines and Pumping Machinery for raising Water. By SAMUEL HUGHES, F.G.S., C.E. New Edition. revised and enlarged, with numerous Illustrations. 4s.

82**. GAS WORKS, and the Practice of Manufacturing and Distributing Coal Gas. By SAMUEL HUGHES, C.E. New Edition, revised by W. RICHARDS, C.E. Illustrated. 3s. 6d.

7, STATIONERS' HALL COURT, LUDGATE HILL, E.C,

Civil Engineering, etc., continued.

117. SUBTERRANEOUS SURVEYING; an Elementary and Practical Treatise on. By THOMAS FENWICK. Also the Method of Conducting Subterraneous Surveys without the Use of the Magnetic Needle, and other modern Improvements. By THOMAS BAKER, C.E. Illustrated.

2s. 6d.

118. CIVIL ENGINEERING IN NORTH AMERICA, a Sketch of. By DAVID STEVENSON, F.R.S.E., &c. Plates and Diagrams. 3s. 121. RIVERS AND TORRENTS. With the Method of Regulating their Courses and Channels. By Professor PAUL FRISI, F.R.S., of Milan. To which is added, AN ESSAY ON NAVIGABLE CANALS. Translated by Major-General JOHN GARSTIN, of the Bengal Engineers. Plates.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, ETC.

2s. 6d.

33. CRANES, the Construction of, and other Machinery for Raising Heavy Bodies for the Erection of Buildings, and for Hoisting Goods. By JOSEPH GLYNN, F.R.S., &c. Illustrated. Is. 6d.

34. THE STEAM ENGINE, a Rudimentary Treatise on. By Dr. LARDNER. Illustrated. Is. 6d.

59. STEAM BOILERS: their Construction and Management. By R. ARMSTRONG, C.E. Illustrated. 1s. 6d.

63. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING: Farm Buildings, Motive Power, Field Machines, Machinery, and Implements. By G. H. ANDREWS, C.E. Illustrated. 3s.

67. CLOCKS, WATCHES, AND BELLS, a Rudimentary Treatise on. By Sir EDMUND BECKETT (late EDMUND BECKETT DENISON, LL.D., Q.C.). A new, Revised, and considerably Enlarged Edition (the 6th), with very numerous Illustrations. 4s. 6d. [Just published. 77*. THE ECONOMY OF FUEL, particularly with Reference to Reverbatory Furnaces for the Manufacture of Iron, and to Steam BoilersBy T. SYMES PRIDEAUX. Is. 6d.

82. THE POWER OF WATER, as applied to drive Flour Mills, and to give motion to Turbines and other Hydrostatic Engines. By JOSEPH GLYNN, F.R.S., &c. New Edition, Illustrated. 2s.

98. PRACTICAL MECHANISM, the Elements of; and Machine Tools. By T. BAKER, C.E. With Remarks on Tools and Machinery, by J. NASMYTH, C.E. Plates. 2s. 6d.

114. MACHINERY, Elementary Principles of, in its Construction and Working. Illustrated by numerous Examples of Modern Machinery for different Branches of Manufacture. By C. D. ABEL, C.E. Is. 6d.

15. ATLAS OF PLATES.

C. D. ABEL, C.E. 7s. 6d.

Illustrating the above Treatise. By

125. THE COMBUSTION OF COAL AND THE PREVENTION OF SMOKE, Chemically and Practically Considered. With an Appendix. By C. WYE WILLIAMS, A.I.C.E. Plates. 3s.

139. THE STEAM ENGINE, a Treatise on the Mathematical Theory of, with Rules at length, and Examples for the Use of Practical Men. By T. BAKER, C.E. Illustrated. Is. 6d. 162. THE BRASS FOUNDER'S MANUAL; Instructions for Modelling, Pattern-Making, Moulding, Turning, Filing, Burnishing, Bronzing, &c. With copious Receipts, numerous Tables, and Notes on Prime Costs and Estimates. By WALTER GRAHAM. Illustrated. 164. MODERN WORKSHOP PRACTICE, as applied to Marine, Land, and Locomotive Engines, Floating Docks, Dredging Machines, Bridges, Cranes, Ship-building, &c., &c. By J. G. WINTON. Illustrated. 3s. 165. IRON AND HEAT, exhibiting the Principles concerned in the Construction of Iron Beams, Pillars, and Bridge Girders, and the Action of Heat in the Smelting Furnace. By J. ARMOUR, C.E.

2s. 6d.

2s. 6d.

LONDON CROSBY LOCKWOOD AND CO.,

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