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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER XX.

on the division of mental labour.

[Page 191—202.]

Great French Tables of Logarithms, § 241—246. On performing Arithmetical Calculations by Machinery, 247. Explanation of Mathematical Principle. Table of Square Numbers with Differences, 248. Illustration by three Clocks, 249. Distribution of Labour in Mines, 252.

CHAPTER XXI.

on the cost of each separate process in a manufacture.

[Page 203—210.]

Comparative Value of Cotton of Java in various Stages of Manufacture, § 255. Statement of Expense of printing the present Volume, 256. Observations on Statement, 257—259. Effect of Duty on Paper, 260. Charge for Advertisements, 261, 262.

CHAPTER XXII.

on the causes and consequences of large factories.

[Page 211—224.]

Principle on which large Factories are established, § 263. Transport of Materials, 264. Machine for making Patent-net working eight Hours a-day. Same Machine working twenty-four Hours requires three Sets of Men. Porter to admit different Sets of Workmen. Workman to keep Machines in Repair, 265. Application of Steam to Weaving, 266. Lighting by Gas, 267. Accountant's Department, 268. Effects of large Factories, 269. Economy of Raw Produce; exemplified in Horns, 270. Middle-men. Confidence in Character, 271. Extent of Confidence, 272. Breach of Confidence: Needles without Eyes, 273. Instance of Confidence, 274. Drawbacks, 275. Sending Agents to distant Countries. Extract from the Report of the Committee of the House of Commons relating to Factory System, 276.