Reprint (first published 1927). xxiv, 415 pages. Hardcover; H 24.75cm x L 19cm. Lacks dust jacket. Black boards rubbed, spine ends lightly bumped with gilt stamped lettering still vibrant. Light soiling and foxing upon edges; strong creasing to bottom corners of pages 53-60. Interior pages are clean. A very good- copy. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 4.25 pounds and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. ISBN 0903485923.

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Title

JAMES WATT AND THE STEAM ENGINE; THE MEMORIAL VOLUME PREPARED FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WATT CENTENARY COMMEMORATION AT BIRMINGHAM 1919.

Publisher

London: Encore Editions Ltd., 1989.

Publication Date

1981

Language

English

ISBN 10

0903485923

ISBN 13

9780903485920

Binding

Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

This book is the memorial volume prepared for the committee of the Watt centenary commemoration at Birmingham 1919. -The steam engine made by James Watt--is considered among the most important developments of the Industrial Revolution. -This book deals with the life of Watts from his early experiments, partnership with Mathew Boulton and much more. Watt's engines are dealt with in great detail with numerous illustrations from his original drawings--single and double acting engines, reciprocating and rotative engines, valve gears, boilers, the controversial engine 'premiums' or royalties, as well as rival engineers and 'pirates' of the Boulton and Watt patents. -The cover features a Lap Engine from the Science Museum in London.

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