VII. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.--The Builders of the Steam
Engine--The Founders of Modern Industries and Nations.--By Dr.
R.H. THURSTON.--Prof. Thurston's address before the Centennial
Celebration of the American Patent System at Washington,
D.C.--The early history of the steam engine and its present position
in the world

VIII. MISCELLANEOUS.--The Breeds of Dogs.--Popular description
of the different breeds of dogs most affected by amateurs.--6
illustrations

IX. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--Modern Armor.--By F.R. BRAINARD.--The
development of modern ship armor, from laminated
sandwiched and compound types to the present solid armor.--9
illustrations

X. PISCICULTURE.--Restocking the Seine with Fish.--The introduction
of 40,000 fry of California trout and salmon, designed to restock
the Seine, depopulated of fish by explosions of dynamite
used in breaking up the ice.--1 illustration

XI. RAILWAY ENGINEERING.--Improved Hand Car.--A novelty
in the construction of hand cars, avoiding the production of a
dead center.--1 illustration

XII. TECHNOLOGY.--The Tanning Materials of Europe.--The natural
tanning materials and pathological or abnormal growth tanning
materials described and classified, with relative power