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George G. (George Guillaume) André
A Victorian technical writer with a strong practical streak, he wrote detailed guides on mining, drafting, and industrial work for readers who wanted useful knowledge they could apply. His books capture the hands-on spirit of 19th-century engineering and trade publishing.
2 Audiobooks
Rock Blasting A Practical Treatise on the Means Employed in Blasting Rocks for Industrial Purposes
by George G. (George Guillaume) André
The Draughtsman's Handbook of Plan and Map Drawing Including instructions for the preparation of engineering, architectural, and mechanical drawings.
by George G. (George Guillaume) André
About the author
George G. André, also listed as George Guillaume André, was a 19th-century author known for practical books on mining and technical drawing. Records connected with his works show him writing on subjects such as coal mining, mining machinery, and plan and map drawing, suggesting a career closely tied to engineering and industrial practice.
Among his best-known titles are The Draughtsman's Handbook of Plan and Map Drawing, A Practical Treatise on Coal Mining, and A Descriptive Treatise on Mining Machinery, Tools, and Other Appliances Used in Mining. Some catalog records also identify him as F.G.S., indicating an association with geology, which fits the strongly technical and earth-science focus of his books.
Rather than writing fiction or literary essays, André appears to have specialized in clear, instructional works for professionals, students, and serious amateurs. Today, his books offer both practical historical insight and a vivid glimpse into the working world of Victorian industry.