ELECTRICITY, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, &c.

SUBMARINE TELEGRAPHS.

Their History, Construction, and Working. Founded in part on Wünschendorff’s “Traité de Télégraphie Sous-Marine,” and Compiled from Authoritative and Exclusive Sources. By Charles Bright, F.R.S.E. Super-royal 8vo, about 780 pp., fully Illustrated, including Maps and Folding Plates

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“There are few, if any, persons more fitted to write a treatise on submarine telegraphy than Mr. Charles Bright. The author has done his work admirably, and has written in a way which will appeal as much to the layman as to the engineer. This admirable volume must, for many years to come, hold the position of the English classic on submarine telegraphy.”—Engineer.

“This book is full of information. It makes a book of reference which should be in every engineer’s library.”—Nature.

“Mr. Bright’s interestingly written and admirably illustrated book will meet with a welcome reception from cable men.”—Electrician.

“The author deals with his subject from all points of view—political and strategical as well as scientific. The work will be of interest, not only to men of science, but to the general public. We can strongly recommend it.”—Athenæum.

“The work contains a great store of technical information concerning the making and working of submarine telegraphs. In bringing together the most valuable results relating to the evolution of the telegraph, the author has rendered a service that will be very widely appreciated.”—Morning Post.

THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’S POCKET-BOOK.

Consisting of Modern Rules, Formulæ, Tables, and Data. By H. R. Kempe, M. Inst. E.E., A.M. Inst. C.E., Technical Officer Postal Telegraphs, Author of “A Handbook of Electrical Testing,” “The Engineer’s Year-Book,” &c. Second Edition, thoroughly Revised, with Additions. With numerous Illustrations. Royal 32mo, oblong, leather

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“It is the best book of its kind.”—Electrical Engineer.

“The Electrical Engineer’s Pocket-Book is a good one.”—Electrician.

“Strongly recommended to those engaged in the electrical industries.”—Electrical Review.

ELECTRIC LIGHT FITTING.

A Handbook for Working Electrical Engineers, embodying Practical Notes on Installation Management. By J. W. Urquhart, Electrician, Author of “Electric Light,” &c. With numerous Illustrations. Third Edition, Revised, with Additions. Crown 8vo, cloth.

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“This volume deals with what may be termed the mechanics of electric lighting, and is addressed to men who are already engaged in the work, or are training for it. The work traverses a great deal of ground, and may be read as a sequel to the same author’s useful work on ‘Electric Light.’”—Electrician.

“Eminently practical and useful.... Ought to be in the hands of every one in charge of an electric light plant.”—Electrical Engineer.

ELECTRIC LIGHT.

Its Production and Use, Embodying Plain Directions for the Treatment of Dynamo-Electric Machines, Batteries, Accumulators, and Electric Lamps. By J. W. Urquhart, C.E. Sixth Edition, Revised, with Additions and 145 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth.

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“The whole ground of electric lighting is more or less covered and explained in a very clear and concise manner.”—Electrical Review.

“A vade-mecum of the salient facts connected with the science of electric lighting.”—Electrician.

“You cannot for your purpose have a better book than ‘Electric Light’ by Urquhart.”—Engineer.

DYNAMO CONSTRUCTION.

A Practical Handbook for the Use of Engineer-Constructors and Electricians-in-Charge. Embracing Framework Building, Field Magnet and Armature Winding and Grouping, Compounding, &c. With Examples of leading English, American, and Continental Dynamos and Motors. By J. W. Urquhart, Author of “Electric Light,” &c. Second Edition, Enlarged. With 114 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth

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“Mr. Urquhart’s book is the first one which deals with these matters in such a way that the engineering student can understand them. The book is very readable, and the author leads his readers up to difficult subjects by reasonably simple tests.”—Engineering Review.

“A book for which a demand has long existed.”—Mechanical World.

THE MANAGEMENT OF DYNAMOS.

A Handy Book of Theory and Practice for the Use of Mechanics, Engineers, Students, and others in Charge of Dynamos. By G. W. Lummis-Paterson. Second Edition, thoroughly Revised and Enlarged. With numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth.

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“An example which deserves to be taken as a model by other authors. The subject is treated in a manner which any intelligent man who is fit to be entrusted with charge of an engine should be able to understand. It is a useful book to all who make, tend, or employ electric machinery.”—Architect.

THE STANDARD ELECTRICAL DICTIONARY.

A Popular Encyclopædia of Words and Terms Used in the Practice of Electrical Engineering. By T. O’Conor Sloane, A.M., Ph.D. Second Edition, with Appendix to date. Crown 8vo, 680 pp., 390 Illustrations, cloth.

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“The work has many attractive features in it, and is, beyond doubt, a well put together and useful publication. The amount of ground covered may be gathered from the fact that in the index about 5,600 references will be found.”—Electrical Review.

ELECTRIC SHIP-LIGHTING.

A Handbook on the Practical Fitting and Running of Ships’ Electrical Plant. For the Use of Shipowners and Builders, Marine Electricians, and Seagoing Engineers-in-Charge. By J. W. Urquhart, C.E. Second Edition, Revised and Extended. 326 pp., with 88 Illustrations, Crown 8vo, cloth.

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“The subject of ship electric lighting is one of vast importance, and Mr. Urquhart is to be highly complimented for placing such a valuable work at the service of marine electricians.”—The Steamship.

ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR COUNTRY HOUSES.

A Practical Handbook on the Erection and Running of Small Installations, with Particulars of the Cost of Plant and Working. By J. H. Knight. Second Edition, Revised. Crown 8vo, wrapper.

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“The book contains excellent advice and many practical hints for the help of those who wish to light their own houses.”—Building News.

ELECTRIC LIGHTING (ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF).

By Alan A. Campbell Swinton, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. E.E. Fourth Edition, Revised. With 16 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth.

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“Any one who desires a short and thoroughly clear exposition of the elementary principles of electric lighting cannot do better than read this little work.”—Bradford Observer.

DYNAMIC ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM.

By Philip Atkinson, A.M., Ph.D., Author of “Elements of Static Electricity,” &c. Crown 8vo, 417 pp., with 120 Illustrations, cloth

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POWER TRANSMITTED BY ELECTRICITY

And applied by the Electric Motor, including Electric Railway Construction. By P. Atkinson, A.M., Ph.D. With 96 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth

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HOW TO MAKE A DYNAMO.

A Practical Treatise for Amateurs. Containing numerous Illustrations and Detailed Instructions for Constructing a Small Dynamo to Produce the Electric Light. By Alfred Crofts. Sixth Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Crown 8vo, cloth.

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“The instructions given in this unpretentious little book are sufficiently clear and explicit to enable any amateur mechanic possessed of average skill and the usual tools to be found in an amateur’s workshop to build a practical dynamo machine.”—Electrician.

THE STUDENT’S TEXT-BOOK OF ELECTRICITY.

By H. M. Noad, F.R.S. Cheaper Edition. 650 pp., with 470 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth

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