The Library of Work and Play: Mechanics, Indoors and Out

CONTENTS
PART I
CHAPTER PAGE
I. A Pathway of Cement
Purchasing property, River Passaic—Removing rocks and other obstacles—Preparing for cement sidewalk—Digging trench and purchasing materials—Making, laying, and properly placing concrete—The lever and roller and application—Moving heavy bodies with lever and roller—Finishing the cement sidewalk—How to make good concrete walks. 3
II. Building of a Boat House
Qualities of the inclined plane—Dismantling an old barn and out-houses—Blocks and tackle, ...