This book, written in 1875, is intended for "those who are intrusted with the care and management of locomotive engines and boilers." The book provides technical descriptions of the components of a locomotive and its operation.
The book of common prayer : and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland : together with the Proper Lessons for Sundays and other Holy Days
On flyleaf of 2d v.: David B Willson from John. Columbia, Pa. On Birthday, 1872.
Contents
V.1 -- The book of common prayer :and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland : together with the Proper Lessons for Sundays and other Holy Days. V. 2 -- Proper lessons to be read at Matins and evensong on the Sundays and other Holy-Days throughout the year.
Includes several articles originally published in Harper's bazar. cf. Pref.
Advertising matter: 6 p. at end.
Page [iv] is blank.
Includes index.
Summary
" This book is an attempt to raise the subject of which it treats to its proper connection with health, morals, and good taste.The title is due to the fact that the author has embodied in the text several articles which were originally published by him in Harper's Bazaar. These, though they form but a small portion of the whole work..." [from the preface]
