Description of who should be in the steam engine room and what they should do. Half the book is a description of the use of the 'indicator' to monitor engine performance. The 'indicator' was an invention of James Watt. 19 pages of diagrams and a foldout drawing of a valve. Ownership inscription dated 1872 in Callao, Peru by somebody who worked for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company on the SS Panama. Apparently the Panama 2 was built for them in 1866. 2nd edition.

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Title

The Engine Room

Publisher

Thomas Ainsley, South Shields

Publication Date

1872

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

2nd Edition

Condition

Very Good

Weight

305 grams

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