Catechism Of The Locomotive, By M. N. Forney ... - Hardcover

Forney, Matthias Nace

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1418160423 ISBN 13: 9781418160425

Publisher: Scholarly Pub Office Univ of, 2001

Synopsis

Excerpt from Catechism of the Locomotive

Books, like individuals, have their histories, and it seems but proper that in introducing them somewhat of their ancestry should be detailed. The present book originated in this wise: the publishers of the Railroad Gazette procured a copy of the "Katechismus der Einrichtung und des Betriebes der Locomotive," by Georg Kosak. As no English translation of this excellent little book was known to be in existence, the editors of the above paper determined to translate it and adapt it to the American practice in the construction and management of locomotive steam engines, and republish it in their journal. The translation was therefore made and submitted to the writer for revision and adaptation, according to the original intention. Before the latter was entertained, however, he had commenced writing an elementary treatise on the locomotive. In revising the first part of the translation of Mr. Kosak's book, it was found that the latter occupied only to a very limited extent the ground which the writer had "staked out" in his own incomplete plan.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Scholarly Pub Office Univ of
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1418160423
• ISBN 13: 9781418160425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 664