This is Charles Prelini's "Earth and Rock Excavation; A Practical Treatise" published in 1907. Prelini was a prolific author of engineering books, including "Tunneling" and "Dredges and Dredging." This book has abundant etchings and B&W photos of excavating equipment. He examines all aspects of earthwork excavation and the equipment used to carry it out. A great item for anyone interested in the history of construction and engineering. 357 pages