Every Boy's
Mechanical
Library
MOTORS
Every Boy's Mechanical Library
By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net. Postage extra.
AUTOMOBILES
This is a subject in which every boy is interested. While fewmechanics have the opportunity to actually build an automobile,it is the knowledge which he must acquire about every particulardevice used, that enables him to repair and put such machines inorder. The aim of this book is to make the boy acquainted witheach element, so that he may understand why it is made in thatspecial way, and what the advantages and disadvantages are ofthe different types. To that end each structure is shown indetail as much as possible, and the parts separated so as togive a clear insight of the different functions, all of which areexplained by original drawings specially prepared to aid the reader.
MOTORS
To the boy who wants to know the theory and the practicalworking of the different kinds of motors, told in language whichhe can understand, and illustrated with clear and explicit drawings,this volume will be appreciated. It sets forth the groundworkon which power is based, and includes steam generators, andengines, as well as wind and water motors, and thoroughly describesthe Internal Combustion Engine. It has special chapterson Carbureters, Ignition, and Electrical systems used, and particularlypoints out the parts and fittings required with all devicesneeded in enginery. It explains the value of compounding,condensing, pre-heating and expansion, together with the methodsused to calculate and transmit power. Numerous original illustrations.
AEROPLANES
This work is not intended to set forth the exploits of aviatorsnor to give a history of the Art. It is a book of instructions intendedto point out the theories of flying, as given by the pioneers,the practical application of power to the various flying structures;how they are built; the different methods of controlling them;the advantages and disadvantages of the types now in use; andsuggestions as to the directions in which improvements are required.It distinctly points out wherein mechanical flight differsfrom bird flight, and what are the relations of shape, form, sizeand weight. It treats of kites, gliders and model aeroplanes,and has an interesting chapter on the aeroplane and its uses inthe great war. All the illustrations have been specially preparedfor the work.
CUPPLES & LEON CO., Publishers, NEW YORK
Every Boy's Mechanical Library
MOTORS
BY
J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
Author of
Aeroplanes—Automobiles
ILLUSTRATED
NEW YORK
CUPPLES & LEON COMPANY
Copyright, 1915, by
CUPPLES & LEON COMPANY