Internal Combustion Engines (Sixth Edition)

Author: Lester C. Lichty Title: Internal Combustion Engines (Sixth Edition) Publication Details: New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1951 Condition: Good Description: Sixth edition of this well-regarded mid-20th-century engineering text on internal combustion engines, authored by Lester C. Lichty, a recognised contributor to mechanical engineering literature of the period. The work provides a comprehensive treatment of engine principles, thermodynamics, and practical applications, reflecting the state of engineering knowledge in the early post-war era, when internal combustion technology was central to industrial and automotive development. This copy remains in good overall condition. It bears the institutional stamp of the Leyland Motors Technical Records Library on the front endpaper, adding a degree of historical and industrial provenance linked to one of Britain’s major automotive manufacturers. The book is free from annotations, marginalia, or other inscriptions beyond the noted institutional marking. Binding remains sound, with expected wear consistent with age and use.…