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: Longmans, Green, and co. in 1888 in 470 pages; Subjects: Metallurgy; Metals; Science / Chemistry / Inorganic; Technology & Engineering / Material Science; Technology & Engineering / Metallurgy;