Excerpt from A Treatise on the Richards Steam-Engine Indicator: With Directions for Its Use
IN introducing the Richards Improved Steam Engine Indicator, we desire to call the attention of the numerous class who, as constructors, managers or owners, are interested in the steam-engine, to the advantages which it possesses. In the follow ing pages all necessary information is furnished concerning the instrument and its application, and such instruction is given to those who are not al 'ready skilled in the use of the Indicator, as will en able them to employ it to the best advantage.
The Indicator was invented by Watt. For some time it was kept by him a secret, but became known before his death, and to its use, now quite general.
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