Books Relating to Applied Science, Published by E & F. N. Spon, 1887.

A compact, pocket‑sized handbook gathers the essential data and methods that chemists, metalworkers, dyers, brewers and other laboratory professionals rely on daily. It offers quick reference tables for atomic weights, specific gravities, solubilities, and gas analysis, alongside clear rules for indirect analysis and volumetric calculations. Practical notes on equipment—thermometers, barometers and basic analytical instruments—make it a handy companion for both students and seasoned technicians.

The engineering section unfolds the fundamentals of tool making and machine work, guiding young engineers through blacksmithing, forging, and the construction of hand and machine tools. Detailed illustrations accompany explanations of turning, screw cutting, and the principles of steam‑engine construction, while a concise treatise on belt gearing rounds out the mechanical knowledge needed on the workshop floor.

For architects, surveyors and builders, the volume supplies ready‑to‑use formulas, tables and sample contract documents. It covers everything from weight tables for iron sections and ship‑building data to comprehensive guidelines for quantity surveying, price estimation and specification preparation, all arranged for quick lookup in the field.