A Catechism of the Steam Engine Illustrative of Scientific Principles upon which its Operation Depends, and the Practical Details of its Structure, in its Application to Mines, Mills, Steam Navigation, and Railways with Various Suggestions of Improvement

Bourne, John

Published by D. Appleton, New York, 1849

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Small 8vo, 282 pp, tables, index, ads (vi), dark brown blind stamped cloth covers, with gilt title at spine. Title is chipped at the word "Engine", rubbing at spine ends and at lower corners, o/w good+ written as a series of questions and answers. Internally, pages lightly toned, small owner signature at ffep and pencil calculations inside back cover. OCLC: 249085962.

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Title
A Catechism of the Steam Engine Illustrative of Scientific Principles upon which its Operation Depends, and the Practical Details of its Structure, in its Application to Mines, Mills, Steam Navigation, and Railways with Various Suggestions of Improvement
Author
Bourne, John
Publisher
D. Appleton, New York
Publication year
1849
Condition
Good + overall
Binding
Hardcover
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First American edition.

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