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Wurtemberg
in 1835. He was first employed at a gun factory in Alsace, and at an early age developed his fondness for mechanics. Subsequently, he came…
Worm-gearing
As alternative to the bevel- [AUTOMOBILES gearing is increasing in popularity. The teeth on the worm-wheels are of a spiral character, and…
Weight (Stone and upwards Horns)
45 stone and upwards. Horns:- Extreme span at greatest width, 4 ft. 5 in.; inside span, 4 ft. I in.; tip to tip, 3 ft. 11/2 in.; width on…
Wild Sheep
this sheep is said to attain an average height of about 3 ft. 2 in. at shoulder, the maximum height recorded being 3 ft. 5 in., combined…
Wherry
in his Alpine Notes, points out another peril which comes unexpectedly, that of thunderstorms. Should a comrade be struck by lightning and…
Who
and Guide to Association Clubs and Players, from 1901, in progress (C. A. Pearson); The Football Annual, edited by C. W. Alcock, from 1873…
Worcestershire
YORKSHIRE.- Kildale-in-Cleveland; Newton Hall, near Malton; Harewood Park, near Leeds; Eshton Hall, near Gargrave; Browsholme Hall, near…
Western Persia and Transcaspia
This 4. Phasianus humiae, with two local pheasant would be a first-rate species to races. 5. Phasianus mikado. 6. Phasianus soemmerringi…
Weight (Moreover is specially required)
moreover, is specially required in the top joint, to give the strength proper for the recovery of a heavy line from the water, and this…
Water-lines
it will be observed, have an important place in all three planes on the draft plan. Upon them and upon the frame stations chiefly devolves…
Why
then, do vessels go to windward as well as they do? is a fair question to ask. Suppose, as an ideal condition, that a vessel has no fore…
Wind
which may be considered as a fluid striking a sail must escape somehow, and naturally does escape in the easiest possible direction. In the…
Wheel-base – Wade
The measure of the distance between the centres of the back and front wheels. or gauge. The measure of the distance between the paths of…
Wagner – Ward
Herr, i. 159 Waite, Prof. J. M., Lessons in Sabre and Singlestick, i. 351 Donald, Defensive Exercises, iv. 165 Col. W. Hall, i. 261
William – Watson C
i. 82 (Cobus ellipsiprymnus), i. 258 Defassa (Cobus defassa), i. 80, 82, 258 Penrice's (Cobus penricei), i. 80, 82 True (Cobus…
Watt – Weeks
H. B., Annals of Scottish Nat. Hist., ii. 412
Weld – Whitaker
Sir Anthony, Court and Character of King James, ii. 182 Major, i. 492 Wheel-barrow Race (aboard-ship), ii. 69
Whitbread – Willes
C., iv. 385 Major G. Dalrymple, i. 243 Major G. H. A., ii. 154 Joseph, iv. 356, 385 James, ii. 144, 148 Whiting (Gadus merlangus), iv. 116
William of Malmesby – Withers
Emperor, ii. 431 Williams (Whip), ii. 148 C., iv. 4. T., Oriental Field Sports, i. 361
Wodehouse – Wrestling
Irish, ii. 100 Russian. See Borzoi A. W., iv. 213 E. P., ii. 60 . 182 - H. E., iv. 415, 416 John (Falconer), ii. 182 John (Falconer Luke…
Wyllie
Mrs. W. L., iv. 361 Yachting, iv. 353-452 America's Cup, iv. 439. See also throughout article American Yachting American, see under…
Wright, Wringe & Wylie
Orville, i. 5, 7, 9 10, 16, 17, 18 Richard, iv, 347 - Wilbur, i. 5, 7, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 Capt. Robert, iv. 404, 437, 438