This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Macmillan and co. in 1871 in 374 pages; Subjects: Mechanics; Science / Energy; Science / Mathematical Physics; Science / Mechanics / General; Science / Physics; Technology & Engineering / Mechanical;