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Shipbuilding in Iron and Steel, by E. J. Reed, C.D.

(Murray), is a book which carries its commendations on its title-page, besides having else-

where very solid and weighty testimonials to its excellence. Mr. Reed, as our readers are aware, is Chief Constructor to the Navy ; and his present work is made by Government, very properly, we feel sure, the text-book of practical iron shipbuilding for candidates for promotion in Her Majesty's dockyards.