9780282296537 - The Engineer's and Mechanic's Encyclopaedia, Vol. 1 of 2: Comprehending Practical Illustrations of the Machinery and Processes Employed in Every ... of the British ... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an encyclopedia containing a varied selection of machinations, techniques, processes, experiments, and discoveries across the chemical and mechanical sciences. Originally published in the 1800's, it draws its content from an exhaustive range of scientific journals and historical patent specifications. Its author's main focus was to create a comprehensive reference text, presenting the most recent knowledge and practice of his time. Accordingly, the book explores the full range of both theoretical and practical application, from topics such as iron manufacture to the innovations of cotton, silk, wool, and linen production, as well as mining and other heavy industries. Through its vast scope and immense level of detail, this book provides a unique overview of the state of engineering and mechanism in the early 19th century, and remains a highly valuable reference for scholars and specialists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.