A Short List of Scientific Books Published by E. & F. N. Spon, Ltd. September 1915

A compact yet expansive guide, this volume brings together a snapshot of early‑twentieth‑century scientific publishing. Compiled by a long‑standing London firm, it lists works across a remarkable range of subjects—from agriculture, architecture, and civil engineering to chemistry, metallurgy, and naval design. Each entry includes essential details such as page counts, illustration notes and contemporary prices, giving listeners a clear sense of the scope and focus of the period’s technical literature.

For anyone curious about the foundations of modern industry and craft, the catalogue offers a useful reference point. It highlights practical treatises on topics like hemp cultivation, farm drainage, chimney theory and motor body building, as well as more specialized volumes on horology, mineralogy and statistical tables. Listening to this overview provides a window into the knowledge and concerns of engineers, architects and scholars of the era, making it a valuable resource for historians, hobbyists and anyone interested in the evolution of scientific thought.