The Locomotive: Or The Steam Engine Applied To Railways, Common Roads, And Water (1848)

Progress, Peter

ISBN 10: 1104241617 / ISBN 13: 9781104241612

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Locomotive: Or The Steam Engine Applied To Railways, Common Roads, And Water (1848)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104241617
• ISBN 13: 9781104241612
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""The Locomotive: Or The Steam Engine Applied To Railways, Common Roads, And Water"" is a book written by Peter Progress and published in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the steam engine and its application to various modes of transportation, including railways, common roads, and waterways. It covers topics such as the history of steam engines, the principles of locomotion, the construction of locomotives, and the operation of steam engines on different types of terrain. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts discussed. Overall, ""The Locomotive"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of steam engines and their role in transportation.And An Account Of The Atmospheric Railway.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.