Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone: A Biographical SketchThompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips)
History
Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone: A Biographical Sketch
Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips)
Reis, Philipp, 1834-1874; Telephone -- History
Introduction--History of Gas Lighting--Chemistry of Gas
Manufacture, by Lewis Thompson, Esq., M.R.C.S.--Coal,
with Analyses, by J. Paterson, Lewis Thompson, and
G. R. Hislop. Esqrs.--Retorts, Iron and Clay--Retort
Setting--Hydraulic Main--Condensers--Exhausters--Washers
and Scrubbers--Purifiers--Purification--History
of Gas Holder--Tanks, Brick and Stone,
Composite, Concrete, Cast-iron, Compound Annular
Wrought-iron--Specifications--Gas Holders--Station
Meter--Governor--Distribution--Mains--Gas
Mathematics, or Formulæ for the Distribution of
Gas, by Lewis Thompson, Esq.--Services--Consumers’
Meters--Regulators--Burners--Fittings--Photometer--Carburization
of Gas--Air Gas and Water Gas-Composition of Coal Gas,
by Lewis Thompson, Esq.--Analyses of Gas--Influence of
Atmospheric Pressure and Temperature on Gas--Residual
Products--Appendix--Description of Retort Settings,
Buildings, etc., etc.
_Practical Geometry and Engineering Drawing_; a Course of
Descriptive Geometry adapted to the Requirements of the
Engineering Draughtsman, including the determination of cast
shadows and Isometric Projection, each chapter being followed
by numerous examples; to which are added rules for Shading,
Shade-lining, etc., together with practical instructions as
to the Lining, Colouring, Printing, and general treatment of
Engineering Drawings, with a chapter on drawing Instruments.
By GEORGE S. CLARKE, Lieut. R.E., Instructor in Mechanical
Drawing, Royal Indian Engineering College. _20 plates_, 4to,
cloth, 15_s._
_The Elements of Graphic Statics._ By Professor KARL VON OTT,
translated from the German by G. S. CLARKE, Lieut. R.E.,
Instructor in Mechanical Drawing, Royal Indian Engineering
College. _With 93 illustrations_, crown 8vo, cloth, 5_s._
_The Principles of Graphic Statics._ By GEORGE SYDENHAM CLARKE,
Lieut. Royal Engineers. _With 112 illustrations._ 4to. cloth,
12_s._ 6_d._
_The New Formula for Mean Velocity of Discharge of Rivers and
Canals._ By W. R. KUTTER. Translated from articles in the
‘Cultur-Ingenieur,’ by LOWIS D’A. JACKSON, Assoc. Inst. C.E.
8vo, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
_Practical Hydraulics_; a Series of Rules and Tables for the
use of Engineers, etc., etc. By THOMAS BOX. Fifth edition,
_numerous plates_, post 8vo, cloth, 5_s._
_A Practical Treatise on the Construction of Horizontal
and Vertical Waterwheels_, specially designed for the use
of operative mechanics. By WILLIAM CULLEN, Millwright and
Engineer. _With 11 plates._ Second edition, revised and
enlarged, small 4to, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
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