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The Steam Engine Explained and Illustrated: With an Account of Its Invention and Progressive Improvement, and Its Application Ro, Navigation and Railways; Including a Memoir of Watt (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Dionysius Lardner

 
9781330103159: The Steam Engine Explained and Illustrated: With an Account of Its Invention and Progressive Improvement, and Its Application Ro, Navigation and Railways; Including a Memoir of Watt (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book traces the history of the steam engine from its earliest roots to its present-day applications. The author begins by outlining the physical principles that underlie the operation of steam engines, and then proceeds to describe the development of various types of steam engines over time. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and is well-illustrated with diagrams and photographs. It is written in a clear and accessible style and is suitable for readers of all levels of knowledge about the topic.

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