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try Life, by Gervase Wheeler. With over 70 Original Plans, Designs, &c. 1 vol. 12mo. New York, 1851. 7s. 6d. Wheeler.-Homes for the People, in Suburb and Country; the Villa, the Mansion, and the Cottage, adapted to American Climate and Wants; with Examples showing how to alter and remodel Old Buildings; in a series of 100 Original Designs, by Gervase Wheeler. crown 8vo, pp. 454. New York, 1855. cloth. White.-Memoirs of Samuel Slater, the Father of American Manufacturers, with a History of the Rise and Progress of the Cotton Manufacture in England and America. Plates. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1836. 18s. Whitney. The Metallic Wealth of the United States, Described and Compared with that of other Countries, by J. D. Whitney. 8vo, pp. 510. Philadelphia, 1853. cloth.

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Wise.-A System of Aeronautics; comprehending its Earliest Investigations and Modern Practice and Art, by John Wise. In 3 parts. 8vo. Boston, 1850. cloth. 14s.

Wightwick. Hints to Young Architects; together with a Model Specification, by George Wightwick; with Additional Notes by A. J. Downing. 8vo. New York, 1847. With.-Railroad Accidents; their Causes, and the Means of Preventing Them, by Emile With, C.E.; with an Introduction, by A. Perdonnet. Translated from the French, with an Appendix, by G. F. Barstow, C.E. 12mo, pp. xii. and 152. Boston, 1856. cloth.

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World of Science, Art, and Industry; Illustrated from Examples in the New York Exhibition, 1853-54. Edited by Professor B. Silliman, jun., and C. R. Goodrich, Esqrs.; aided by several Scientific and Literary Men. With 500 Illustrations, under the Superintendence of C. E. Döpler, Esq. royal 4to, pp. 220. New York, 1854. cloth.

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Wyman.-A Practical Treatise on Ventilation, by Morrill Wyman. 8vo. Boston, 1846. cloth.

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Abstract of Infantry Tactics.-Including Exercises and Manoeuvres of Light Infantry and Riflemen; for the use of the Militia of the United States. Published by the Department of War, under the Authority of an Act of Congress of the 2nd of March, 1829. With Plates. 12mo, pp. 138. Boston, 1836. bound. Alvord.-Address before the Dialectic Society of the Corps of Cadets, in Commemoration of the Gallant Conduct of the Nine Graduates of the Military Academy, and other Officers of the United States Army, who fell in the Battle which took place in Florida, by Benjamin Alvord, Lieutenant, United States Army. 8vo. New York, 1839. 3s. 6d. American State Papers.-Military Affairs. 2 vols. folio. Washington, 1834.

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Anderson.-Instruction for Field Artillery, Horse and Foot. Translated from the French, and arranged for the Service of the United States, by Robert Anderson, Captain in the Staff of the United States Army. Philadelphia, 1839.

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A Review of the General Staff Organizations of the European and American Armies, by Major O. F. Winship and Captain F. N. Page, Assistant Adjutant-General, United States Army. 8vo. [No place] 1855. 3s. 6d. Armstrong.-Notices of the War of 1812, by John Armstrong, late a MajorGeneral in the Army of the United States. 2 vols. 12mo. New York, 1840. cloth.

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Braddock. The History of an Expedition against Fort Du Quesne, in 1775, under Major-General Edward Braddock, Generalissimo of H.B.M. Forces in America. Edited from Original Manuscripts, by Winthrop Sargent, M.A., Member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. With numerous Illustrations. 8vo, pp. 424. Philadelphia. cloth. Brannan. Official Letters of the Military and Naval Officers of the United States during the War with Great Britain, in the years 1812-1815; with some additional Letters and Documents elucidating the History of that Period. Collected and arranged by John Brannan. 8vo, pp. 510. Washington, 1823.

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Cullum. Description of a System of Military Bridges, with India-rubber Pontoons, by Captain George W. Cullum, United States Engineer. Illustrated. 8vo. New York, 1849.

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Duane.—A Handbook for Infantry; containing the First Principles of Military Discipline, founded on a rational method; intended to explain, in a familiar and practical manner, &c.; for the use of the Military Force of the United States, &c., by William Duane. 4th edition. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1813. Duane.-A Handbook for Riflemen; containing the First Principles of Military Discipline, founded on a rational method; intended to explain, in a familiar and practical manner, the Discipline and Duties of Rifle Corps, con

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Hardee.-Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics; for the Exercise and Manœuvres of Troops when acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen. Prepared under the Direction of the War Department, by Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel W. J. Hardee, United States Army. With Plates. 2 vols. 24mo, pp. 482. Philadelphia. half-bound.

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Henry. Campaign Sketches of the War with Mexico, by Captain William S. Henry, United States Army. 12mo. New York, 1848. 7s. 6d. Hershenberger. The Horseman; a work on Horsemanship, containing plain practical Rules for Riding, and Hints to the Reader on the Selection of Horses; to which is annexed a Sabre Exercise for Mounted and Dismounted Service, by R. H. Hershenberger. 12mo. New York, 1844. 7s. 6d. Holbrook.-Military Tactics, adapted to the different Corps in the United States, according to the latest improvements. Compiled by J. Holbrook. With Illustrations. 8vo, pp. 344. Middletown, 1826. boards. Homans. Military and Naval Magazine. Edited by B. Homans. 8vo. Washington, 1832-1835. Homans.-Army and Navy Chronicle. Edited by B. Homans. New Series. 6 vols. 8vo. Washington, 1835-1838. £3 3s. Hull.—The Charges and Defence of Brigadier-General William Hull; with an Address to the Citizens of the United States. Written by himself. 12mo. Boston, 1814.

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Jeffers.-A Concise Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Naval Gunnery,
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Knowlton.-Notes on Gunpowder, Percussion, Powder, Cannon, and Projectiles, by Lieut. Miner Knowlton, United States Army. 4to. 1839. Kosciuszko (General).—Manœuvres of Horse Artillery. Translated, with Notes and Descriptive Plates, by Jonathan Williams, Colonel of Engineers, United States Army. 8vo. New York, 1808.

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Lallemand (H.)—A Treatise on Artillery; to which is added a Summary of

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