The Steam Engine Catechism: A Series of Direct Practical Answers to Direct Practical Questions, Not Only Intended for Young Engineers, and For Examination Questions, But A Handy Volume For Every One Interested In Steam Engineering, Including Illustrations of the Various Valves and Valve Gears With Their Principals of Operation, As Well As A Large Number of Tables Which Are Indispensable to Every Engineer That Wishes to be Progressive and is Ambitious to Become Master of His Calling.

Original red cloth with faded gilt lettering on spine. 4 1/2 X 5 3/4 inches. This copy is in 2 volumes. Volume I, titled "The Steam Engine Catechism" has 194 pages which include 10 pages of index and several black and white illustrations and/or diagrams. Volume II, titled "Supplement to The Steam Catechism: A Series of Direct Practical Answers to Direct Practical Questions, Mainly Intended for Young Engineers and for Examination Questions," has 219 pages which include 21 pages of index and several black and white illustrations and / or diagrams. Both cover are beginning to separate, however both are still intact. Head, tail and corners are slightly bent. Covers have a few spots. Pages are clean and complete, binding is tight.