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: C. Scribner in 1891 in 358 pages; Subjects: Engineering; History / General; Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General); Technology & Engineering / Civil / General; Technology & Engineering / Material Science;