Abstract
THIS handsome volume belongs to the class of publications known as “pocket-books,” of which there are many examples, in English, adapted to the use of various branches of engineering. It is essentially a compilation of facts, formulæ, and methods likely to prove useful to ship-builders in the course of their ordinary work; and it will bear favourable comparison with anything of the kind previously published. In the range of its informa tion, and the extent as well as variety of the sources drawn upon, Mr. Johow's book surpasses all others intended for the use of ship-builders; evidencing wide research and a thorough acquaintance with the literature of the profession. It cannot fail to prove valuable as a book of reference in the offices of all ship-yards, and should be of great assistance to draughtsmen, especially in carrying on calculations or details of design.
Hilfsbuoh für den Schiffbau.
Von Hans Johow. (Berlin: Julius Springer, 1884.)
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W., W. Hilfsbuoh für den Schiffbau . Nature 31, 100 (1884). https://doi.org/10.1038/031100a0
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