T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

BOOK ONE . . . . . . . . . Page 273
    On the sphere of water Leonardo often used the term "sphere" to refer to the natural arrangement or the elemental domain of water within the cosmos.

BOOK TWO . . . . . . . . . » 295
    On the motion of water

BOOK THREE . . . . . . . . . » 318
    On the wave of water

BOOK FOUR . . . . . . . . . » 342
    On the eddies of water original: "retrosi"; these are the circular back-currents or whirlpools formed when water encounters obstacles.

BOOK FIVE . . . . . . . . . » 357
    On falling water

BOOK SIX . . . . . . . . . » 377
    On the breaches made by water This likely refers to erosion and the breaking of riverbanks or dams.

BOOK SEVEN . . . . . . . . . » 396
    On things carried by water Refers to buoyancy and the transport of sediment or objects by currents.

BOOK EIGHT . . . . . . . . . » 414
    On the ounceThe "oncia" (ounce) was a historical unit of measurement used in Italy to calculate the volume or flow rate of water delivered through a pipe. of water, and of conduits original: "canne"; while literally "reeds," in hydraulic contexts this refers to the pipes or tubes used for water distribution.

BOOK NINE . . . . . . . . . » 440
    On mills, and other water enginesoriginal: "ordigni"; a general term for mechanical devices or machines, ranging from simple tools to complex mill machinery.