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_________________________________________________________ CATALOGUE OF GOOD, PRACTICAL BOOKS _______________________________________________________________________ AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYCLES ___________________________________________ THE MODERN GASOLINE AUTOMOBILE—ITS DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. By Victor W. Page, M.E. The latest and most complete treatise on the Gasoline Automobile ever issued. Written in simple language by a recognized authority, familiar with every branch of the auto- mobile industry. Free from technical terms. Everything is. explained so simply that anyone of average intelligence may gain a comprehensive knowledge of the gasoline automobile. The information is up-to-date and includes, in addition to an exposition of principles of construction, and description of all types of automobiles and their components, valuable money-saving hints on the care and operation of motor- cars propelled, by internal combustion engines. Among some of the subjects treated might be mentioned: Torpedo and other symmetrical body forms designed to reduce air resistance; sleeve valve, rotary valve and other types of silent motors; increasing tendency to favor worm-gear power-transmission; universal application of magneto ignition; development of automobile electric-lighting systems; block motors; under- slung chassis; application of practical self-starters; long stroke and olTset cylinder motors; latest automatic lubrication systems; silent chains for valve operation ana change-speed gearing; the use of front wheel brakes and many other detail refinements. By a careful study of the pages of this book one can gain practical knowledge of auto- mobile construction that will save time, money and worry. __ The book tells you just what to do, how and when to do it. Nothing has been omitted, no detail has been slighted. Every part of the automobile, its equipment, accessories, tools, supplies, spare parts necessary, etc., have been discussed__ comprehensively. If yoti are or intend to become a motorist, or are in any way interested in the modern Gasoline Automobile, this is a book you cannot afford to be without. Over 850 6x9 pages-- and more than 600 new and specially made detail illustrations, as well as many full- page and double-page plates, showing all parts of the automobile. Including 12 large folding plates. Price......................................_ WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: “It is the best book on the Automobile seen up to date.”—J. H. Pile, Associate Editor Automobile Trade Journal. “Every Automobile Owner has use for a book of this character.”—The Tradesman. “This book is superior to any treatise heretofore published on the subject.”—The Inventive Age. “We know of no other volume that is so complete in all its departments, and in which the wide field of automobile construction with its mechanical intricacies is so plainly handled, both in the text and in the matter of illustrations.”—The Motorist. “The book k' very thorough, a careful examination failing to disclose any point,in connection, with the automobile, its care and repair, to have been overlooked. Iron Age. “Mr. Page has done a great work, and benefit to the Automobile Field.”—W. C. Hasford, Mgr. Y. M. C. A. Automobile School, Boston, Mass. “It is just the kind of a book a motorist needs if he wants to understand his car. American Thresherman. THE MODEL T FORD CAR, ITS CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND REPAIR. By Victor W. Page, M.E. This is a complete instruction book. All parts of the Ford Model T Car are described and illustrated; the construction is fully described, and operating principles made clear to everyone. Every Ford owner needs this practical book. You don t have to guess about the construction or where the trouble is, as it shows how to take all parts apart and how to locate and fix all faults. The writer, Mr. Page, has operated a Ford car for four years and writes from actual knowledge. Among the contents are: 1. The Ford Car. Its Parts and Their Functions. 2. The Engine and Auxiliary Groups. How the Engine Works—The Fuel Supply System—The Carburetor- Making the Ignition Spark—Cooling and Lubrication. 3. Details of Chassis. Change Speed Gear—Power Transmission—Differential Gear Action—Steering Gear —Front Axle—Frame and Springs—Brakes. 4. How to Drive and Care for the Ford. The Control System Explained—Starting the Motor—-Driving the Car Locating Roadside Troubles—Tiro Repairs—Oiling the Chassis—Winter Care of Car. 5. Sys- tematic Location of Troubles and Remedies. Faults in Engine—Faults m Carburetor —Ignition Troubles—Cooling and Lubrication System Defects—-Adjustment or Transmission Gear—General Chassis Repairs. 95 illustrations. 300 pages. Two large folding plates. Price...................... 3