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Stationary Engine - Driving. By Michael Reynolds. (Crosby . Lookwood.)—Mr. Reynolds describes his

book as "a practical manual for engineers in charge of stationary engines." He is favour- ably known for his endeavours to benefit, by raising the standard of qualifications, this class of workmen, and this book will doubtless be found of some use to them. It must be stated, however, that the engines which he doecribes are, for the most part, of an old-fashioned kind, and that ho omits to take notice of the materials which are new most commonly employed in their manufacture.