COX, M.E.

The only American Book on the Subject.

This is a book designed for the general information of every one
interested in this new and popular motive power, and its adaptation to
the increasing demand for a cheap and easily managed motor requiring
no licensed engineer.

The book treats of the theory and practice of Gas, Gasoline and Oil
Engines, as designed and manufactured in the United States. It also
contains chapters on Horseless Vehicles, Electric Lighting, Marine
Propulsion, etc. Second Edition. Illustrated by 270 engravings.
Revised and enlarged.

LARGE OCTAVO. 365 PAGES. PRICE $2.50.

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CONTENTS.

Chapter I.--Introductory, Historical. Chapter II.--Theory of the Gas
and Gasoline Engine. Chapter III.--Utilization of Heat and Efficiency
in Gas Engines. Chapter IV.--Heat Efficiencies. Chapter V.--Retarded
Combustion and Wall Cooling. Chapter VI.--Causes of Loss and
Inefficiency in Explosive Motors. Chapter VII.--Economy of the Gas
Engine for Electric Lighting. Chapter VIII.--The Material of Power in
Explosive Engines, Gas, Petroleum Products and Acetylene Gas. Chapter
IX.--Carbureters and Vapor Gas for Explosive Motors. Chapter
X.--Cylinder Capacity of Gas and Gasoline Engines, Mufflers on Gas
Engines. Chapter XI--Governors and Valve Gear. Chapter XII.--Igniters
and Exploders, Hot, Tube and Electric. Chapter XIII.--Cylinder
Lubrication. Chapter XIV--On the Management of Explosive Motors.
Chapter XV.--The Measurement of Power by Prony Brakes, Dynamometers
and Indicators, The Measurement of Speed, The Indicator and its Work,
Vibrations of Buildings and Floors by the Running of Explosive Motors.
Chapter XVI.--Explosive Engine Testing. Chapter XVII.--Various Types
of Gas and Oil Engines, Marine and Vehicle Motors.--Chapter
XVIII.--Various Types of Gas and Oil Engines. Marine and Vehicle
Motors--Continued. Chapter XIX--United States Patents on Gas, Gasoline
and Oil Engines and their Adjuncts--1875 to 1897 inclusive--List of
the Manufacturers of Gas, Gasoline and Oil Engines in the United
States, with their addresses.

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A FEW EXTRACTS OF NOTICES FROM THE PRESS.

It is a very comprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date work.--_American
Machinist._

The subjects treated in this book are timely and interesting, as there
is no doubt as to the increasing use of Gas, Gasoline and Oil Engines,
particularly for small powers. It gi