=SMEATON.=—=BUILDER’S POCKET COMPANION=:
Containing the Elements of Building, Surveying, and Architecture; with
Practical Rules and Instructions connected with the subject. By A. C.
SMEATON, Civil Engineer, etc. In one volume, 12mo., $1.25
=SMITH.=—=THE DYER’S INSTRUCTOR=:
Comprising Practical Instructions in the Art of Dyeing Silk, Cotton,
Wool, and Worsted, and Woollen Goods: containing nearly 800 Receipts.
To which is added a Treatise on the Art of Padding; and the Printing
of Silk Warps, Skeins, and Handkerchiefs, and the various Mordants and
Colors for the different styles of such work. By DAVID SMITH, Pattern
Dyer. 12mo., cloth, $3.00
=SMITH.=—=PARKS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS=:
Or Practical Notes on Country Residences, Villas, Public Parks, and
Gardens. By CHARLES H. J. SMITH, Landscape Gardener and Garden
Architect, etc. etc. 12mo., $2.25
=STOKES.=—=CABINET-MAKER’S AND UPHOLSTERER’S COMPANION=:
Comprising the Rudiments and Principles of Cabinet-making and
Upholstery, with Familiar Instructions, Illustrated by Examples for
attaining a Proficiency in the Art of Drawing, as applicable to
Cabinet-work; The Processes of Veneering, Inlaying, and Buhl-work; the
Art of Dyeing and Staining Wood, Bone, Tortoise Shell, etc. Directions
for Lackering, Japanning, and Varnishing; to make French Polish; to
prepare the Best Glues, Cements, and Compositions, and a number of
Receipts particularly for workmen generally. By J. STOKES. In one vol.
12mo. With illustrations, $1.25
=STRENGTH AND OTHER PROPERTIES OF METALS.=:
Reports of Experiments on the Strength and other Properties of Metals
for Cannon. With a Description of the Machines for Testing Metals, and
of the Classification of Cannon in service. By Officers of the
Ordnance Department U. S. Army. By authority of the Secretary of War.
Illustrated by 25 large steel plates. In 1 vol. quarto, $10.00
=TABLES SHOWING THE WEIGHT OF ROUND, SQUARE, AND FLAT BAR IRON, STEEL,
ETC.=,