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: J. Wiley & sons in 1893 in 489 pages; Subjects: Assaying; History / General; Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General); Technology & Engineering / Material Science; Technology & Engineering / Metallurgy;