Isbn: 9781334181450 - the fifty-first annual report, 1883 (classic reprint) (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, a detailed report of the fifty-first annual exhibition of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, originated in the scientific fervour that swept through the Victorian era, leading to the Industrial Revolution. The report focuses on mechanics, especially the display of inventions designed to enhance industrial efficiency and safety in the mining sector. The topics addressed include rock drills, gas engines, steam engines, boilers, and other machinery, reflecting the vitality of the industrial landscape in that region at the time. The judges emphasize the variety and excellence of the exhibits, suggesting that this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the innovative spirit of the era and serves as a valuable resource for understanding the development of industrial technology during the 19th century. 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. …