Theoretical and Practical Electrical Engineering ; Comprising a course of lectures given at the Bliss Electrical School upon the principles and applications of both direct and alternating current apparatus.

4th edition, in 2 volumes ; dark green cloth ; volume II front cover starting ; edges of both volumes show wear ; name on eps (Judy Sutherland) ; slight foxing to text ; numerous photographs and diagrams of period equipment ; Contents: Section I : S tatic Electricity -- Section II : Units and Definitions -- Section III : Current Electricity -- Section IV : Magnetism -- Section V : Electro-Magnetism -- Section VI : Instruments and Measurements -- Section VII : Direct-Current Generators -- Sectio n VIII : Direct Current Motors -- Section IX : Factory Testing of Generators and Motors -- Section X : Electric Elevators -- Section XI : Design of Direct-Current Machines -- Section XII : Alternating Currents -- (Volume 2) -- Section XIV : Transformers -- Section XV : A. C. Motors -- Section XVI : Synchronous Converters -- Section XVII : Automobile Engine Ignition, Starting, and Lighting -- Section XVIII : Transmission of Power -- Section XIX : Miscellaneous Equipment -- Section XX : Illumination -- Section XXI : Telephony -- Section XXII : Telegraphy -- Section XXIII : Principles of Radio and Vacuum Tubes -- Section XXIV : Electric Railways -- Section XXV : The Production and Utilization of Electrical Energy ; G/G. …