This book contains a complete exposition of the processes involved in the treatment of cast iron, chemically and physically, from the blast furnace through the foundry to the testing machine. This work was written with a view to its value not only to the founder, the moulder and the mechanical engineer, but also to the designer, the draftsman, the pattern-maker, the college specialist, and all that may be desirous of obtaining practical knowledge of cast iron in its application to founding or allied interests. The chapters of this book include: 'Coke for the Furnace and Foundry'; 'Introduction to Furnace vs. Cupola Practice'; 'Construction of Furnaces, Tuyeres, Coolers and Scaffolding'; 'Foundation, Lining and Drying of Furnaces'; 'Charging, Descent and Reduction of Stock'; 'Creation of Slag and Flushing Out'; etcetera. Many antique books such as this are increasingly costly and rare, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this text here in an accessible and affordable form.