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Drawing Instruments [Engineering Drawing book by N.D. Bhatt]

Hello Everyone !! The Engineering Drawing book (2010)  by N.D. Bhatt is one of the most widely used textbooks in India for engineering students, especially in their first year.  It’s a comprehensive guide to plane and solid geometry , designed to build strong fundamentals in technical drawing and graphical communication. Drawing Instruments for Engineering Drawing : ( Pg #1 )  Drawing board, T-sq., Set sq. (45 degree, 30-60), instrument box (large compass, lengthening bar, small-bow compass, dividers, bow ink pen, inking-pen), scales, protractor, French Curves, sandpaper block, eraser, drawing pins, clips, adhesive tapes, duster, drafting machine, roll-n-draw, pencils. Thank you for Reading !!

Practical Notes on Hydrographic & Mining Surveys book (1872)

Hello Everyone !! The book Practical Notes on Hydrographic and Mining Surveys by William H. Hearding , published in 1872 —is a concise technical manual aimed at surveyors working in both hydrographic (water-based) and mining environments.  Though only about 54 pages, it packs in essential field knowledge for 19th-century engineers and surveyors. Survey Instruments : (Pg #7-10) Theodolite, measuring chain (50-ft), metal tape, spring divider, divider, ruler, triangles, protractor, scales, paper tacks, tracing vellum, notepapers, ink bottles, glue, log tables, field notebooks, drawing pens, pencils. Thank you for Reading !!

A Practical Treatise on Mine Survey book (1902)

Hello Everyone !! A Practical Treatise on Mine Surveying (1902) by Arnold Lupton —is a classic technical manual that served as a foundational text for mine engineers and surveyors in the early 20th century.  It covers the principles, instruments, and methods used in underground and surface mine surveying, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and practical application. Measuring Instruments : ( Pg #85-95 ) Scales, compass, straight-edge, parallel ruler, pricker, set-squares, protractor, curves, weights & pins, inks, brushes, drawing papers, tracing papers, drawing pens, pencils. Thank you for Reading !!

Contents of a Man's Trouser Pockets [The Complete Book of Etiquette book excerpts] (1952)

Hello Everyone !! The Complete Book of Etiquette by Amy Vanderbilt , first published in 1952 is a landmark guide to American manners, social customs, and proper conduct across personal, professional, and ceremonial settings.  It became the definitive etiquette manual for mid-20th-century America, rivaling Emily Post in influence. Here is an excerpt from the book. Contents of a Man's Trouser Pockets : Cash, keys, papers, checkbooks, photographs, credentials, pens, pencils. Thank you for Reading !!