III. CIVIL ENGINEERING.--The Compressed Air System of Paris.
--An elaborate review of this great installation for the transmission
of power.--The new compressed air station, with full details
of performances of apparatus, etc.--10 illustrations
IV. ENTOMOLOGY.--Report on Insects.--Continuation of this report
on noxious insects.--Their habits and how to cope with them.
--18 illustrations
V. FLORICULTURE.--Lily of the Valley.--Practical notes on the
cultivation of this popular flower.--How to raise it and force the
growth
VI. MATHEMATICS.--The Conic Sections.--By Prof. C.W.
MACCORD.--Examination of the four conic sections with a general
definition applicable to all.--6 illustrations
VII. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.--The Builders of the Steam
Engine--The Founders of Modern Industries and Nations.--By Dr.
R.H. THURSTON.--Prof. Thurston's address before the Centennial
Celebration of the American Patent System at Washington,
D.C.--The early history of the steam engine and its present position
in the world
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS.--The Breeds of Dogs.--Popular description
of the different breeds of dogs most affected by amateurs.--6
illustrations
IX. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--Modern Armor.--By F.R. BRAINARD.--The
development of modern ship armor, from laminated
sandwiched and compound types to the present solid armor.--9
illustrations
X. PISCICULTURE.--Restocking the Seine with Fish.--The introduction
of 40,000 fry of California trout and salmon, designed to restock
the Seine, depopulated of fish by explosions of dynamite
used in breaking up the ice.--1 illustration
XI. RAILWAY ENGINEERING.--Improved Hand Car.--A novelty
in the construction of hand cars, avoiding the production of a
dead center.--1 illustration
XII. TECHNOLOGY.--The Tanning Materials of Europe.--The natural
tanning materials and pathological or abnormal growth tanning
materials described and classified, with relative power
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