1920 REVISED CATALOGUE of LATEST and BEST Practical and Mechanical Books Including Automobile and Aviation Books SCIENCE PRACTICAL BOOKS FOR PRACTICAL MEN Any of these books will be sent prepaid to any part of the world, on receipt of price. Remit by Draft, Postal Order, Express Order or Registered Letter. Published and For Sale by The Norman W. Henley Publishing Co. 2 West 45th Street New York, U. S. A. Any of these books will be sent prepaid to any part of the world, on receipt of price. REMIT by Draft, Postal Money Order, Express Money GOOD, USEFUL BOOKS AUTOMOBILES-MOTORCYCLES The Modern Gasoline Automobile, Its Design, Construction, Operation. By VICTOR W. PAGÉ, M.S.A.E. This is the most complete, practical, and up-to-date treatise on gasoline automobiles and their component parts ever published. In the new revised and enlarged 1920 edition, all phases of automobile construction, operation and maintenance are fully and completely described and in language anyone can understand. Every part of all types of automobiles, from light cyclecars to heavy motor trucks and tractors, are described in a thorough manner; not only the automobile, but every item of its equipment, accessories, tools needed, supplies and spare parts necessary for its upkeep, are fully discussed. It is clearly and concisely written by an expert familiar with every branch of the automobile industry and the originator of the practical system of self-education on technical subjects; it is a liberal education in the automobile art, useful to all who motor for either business or pleasure. Anyone reading the incomparable treatise is in touch with all improvements that have been made in motor car construction. All latest developments, such as high speed aluminum motors and mul tiple valve and sleeve valve engines, are considered in detail. The latest ignition, carburetor and lubrication practice is outlined. New forms of change speed gears, and final power transmission systems, and all latest chassis improvements, are shown and described. This book is used as a text in all leading automobile schools, and is conceded to be the standard treatise. The chapter on Starting and Lighting Systems has been greatly enlarged, and many automobile engineering features that have long puzzled laymen are explained so clearly that the underlying principles can be understood by anyone. This book was first published six years ago, and so much new matter has been added to the book that it is nearly twice its original size. The only treatise covering various forms of war automobiles and recent developments in motor truck design, as well as pleasure cars. This book is not too technical for the layman nor too elementary for the more expert. It is an incomparable work of reference for home or school. 6 x 9. Cloth, 1,000 pages, nearly 1,000 illustrations, 12 folding plates. Price, $4.00 Questions and Answers Relating to Modern Automobile Construction, Driving and Repair. By VICTOR W. PAGE. A self-educator on automobiling without an equal. This practical treatise consists of a series of thirty-seven lessons, covering with over 2,000 questions and their answers the automobile, its construction, operation and repair. The subject matter is absolutely correct and explained in simple language. If you can't answer all of the following questions, you need this work. The answers to these and 2,000 more are to be found in its pages. Give the name of all important parts of an automobile and describe their functions. Describe action of latest types of kerosene carburetors. What is the difference between a "double" ignition system and a "dual" ignition system? Name parts of an induction coil. How are valves timed? What is an electric motor starter and how does it work? What are advantages of worm drive gearing? Name all important types of ball and roller bearings. What is a "three-quarter" floating axle? What is a two-speed axle? What is the Vulcan electric gear shift? Name the causes of lost power in automobiles. Describe all noises due to deranged mechanism and give causes. How can you adjust a carburetor by the color of the exhaust gases? What causes "popping" in the carburetor? What tools and supplies are needed to equip a car? How do you drive various makes of cars? What is a differential lock and where is it used? Name different systems of wire wheel construction. What is a "positive" drive differential? etc., etc. Answers every question asked relating to the modern automobile. A popu lar work at a popular price. 54 x 72. Cloth, 650 pages, 392 illustrations, 3 folding plates. 1920 Edition just published. Price, $2.50 How to Run an Automobile. By VICTOR W. PAGÉ. This treatise gives concise instruc tions for starting and running all makes of gasoline automobiles, how to care for them, and gives distinctive features of control. Describes every step for shifting gears, controlling engine, etc. Among the chapters contained are: I. Automobile Parts and Their Functions. II. General Starting and Driving Instructions. III. Typical 1919 Control Systems-Care of Automobiles. Thoroughly illustrated. 178 pages, 72 illustrations. Price, $1.50 The Automobilist's Pocket Companion and Expense Record. By VICTOR W. PAGE. This book is not only valuable as a convenient cost record, but contains much information of value to motorists. Includes a condensed digest of auto laws of all States, a lubrication schedule, hints for care of storage battery and care of tires, location of road troubles, antifreezing solutions, horsepower table, driving hints and many useful tables and recipes of interest to all motorists. Not a technical book in any sense of the word, just a collection of practical facts in simple language for the everyday motorist. Convenient pocket size. Price, $1.25 Gasoline and Kerosene Carburetors, Construction, Installation and Adjustment. By CAPT. V. W. PagÉ. All leading types of carburetors are described in detail, special attention being given to the forms devised to use the cheaper fuels such as kerosene. Carburetion troubles, fuel system troubles, carburetor repairs and installation, electric primers and economizers, hot spot manifolds and all modern carburetor developments are considered in a thorough manner. Methods of adjusting all types of carburetors are fully discussed as well as suggestions for securing maximum fuel economy and obtaining highest engine power. 250 pages, 89 illustrations. Price, $2.00 Starting, Lighting and Ignition Systems. By VICTOR W. PAGÉ. A practical treatise on latest automobile starting, lighting and ignition system practice. This practical volume has been written with special reference to the requirements of the reader desiring easily understood explanatory matter relating to all types of automobile electrical systems. It can be understood by anyone, even without electrical knowledge, because elementary electrical principles are considered before any attempt is made to discuss features of the various systems. These basic principles are clearly stated and illustrated with simple diagrams. All the leading systems of starting, lighting and ignition have been described and illustrated with the cooperation of the experts employed by the manufacturers. Over 200 wiring diagrams are shown in both technical and nontechnical forms. Complete data is given for locating troubles in all systems, the various steps being considered in a logical way for those without expert electrical knowledge. All ignition systems receive full consideration, starting with the simplest battery and coil forms found on early cars to the modern shortcontact timer and magneto methods used with the latest eight and twelve-cylinder motors. Full directions are given for making all repairs and complete instructions for locating troubles with meters. This book is unusually complete, as it also includes descriptions of various accessories operated by electric current, such as electrical gear shifts, brake actuation, signaling devices, vulcanizers, etc. Over 700 pages. 425 specially made engravings. 1920 Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Price, $3.00 Automobile Welding with the Oxy-Acetylene By M. KEITH DUNHAM. Explains in a simple manner apparatus to be used, its care, and how to construct necessary shop equipment. Proceeds then to the actual welding of all automobile parts, in a manner understandable by everyone. Gives principles never to be forgotten. This book is of utmost value, since the perplexing problems arising when metal is heated to a melting point are fully explained and the proper methods to overcome them shown. 167 pages, fully illustrated. Price, $1.50 |