How It Works Dealing in Simple Language With Steam, Electricity, Light, Heat, Sound, Hydraulics, Optics, ect. and With Their Application to Apparatus in Common Use

Archibald Williams

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, 1910

An illustrated volume looking into the question 'how does it work' in regards to many feats of engineering and technology, by Archibald Williams. The eighth edition of this work.An extensive study into engineering and technology, a useful volume looking into the simple question of 'how does it work?' Describing in a simple language the scientific workings of steam, electricity, light, heat, sound, hydraulics, optics, and more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and many in-text illustrations throughout.By Archibald Williams.Undated, dated from Jisc's information about the dates of the other editions.Prize label from Stubbington House to the front paste down. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light marks to the boards and spine, heavier to the rear board, including a couple of small damp stains. Minor rubbing to the spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Hinges are a little strained but remain firm. Front endpaper has been excised, front free endpaper is detaching. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few spots. Pages 129 to 140 and 289 to 304 are working loose. Good. Seller Inventory # 797P16

Bibliographic Details

Title: How It Works Dealing in Simple Language With...
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons, London
Publication Date: 1910
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Good
Book Type: book