Practical and Descriptive essays on the Economy of Fuel, and Management of Heat. Essay First, in Three Parts.

Buchanan, Robertson. (Civil Engineer)

Published by Printed by James Hedderwick and Co. for Longman Hurst Rees & Orme. et al,, Glasgow., 1810

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Title continues = Part I: - On the Effects of Heat, Means of Measuring it, Fuel, etc. Part II: - On Heating Mills, Dwelling-Houses, and Public Buildings, by Steam. Part III: - On drying and heating by steam. Buchanan was a Scottish working engineer in mills who had a practical and theoretical understanding of steam technology. The late 18th century saw pioneering work in steam heating by figures such as James Watt, who installed a system in his own office around 1784. The first steam-based heating and drying systems were gradually developed in Britain for use in mills and factories in the 1790s. Buchanan's essays offered a comprehensive, practical, and technical account of these early industrial applications of steam power. A Handsome FIRST EDITION copy bound in Full Tree Calf polished leather with a decorative bright gilt border to the front and rear covers. (probably contemprary to the book, but certainly 19th Century). Light wear. The spine is a little more worn and rubbed, but attractive with gilt decoration, a black title label lettered in gilt, and the date in glit to the foot of the spine. Inner dentelles gilt, Pretty marbled endpapers. Collation runs = 3 free endpapers (edge browned) before the Half Title. (i- xvii) . Table of contents. 1- 253pp. Index (7pp). 3 free rear endpapers (edge browned). 2 full page plates placed individually at the end of the First and Second Parts referring to the Figs in each Part. Tables in the text. NO Inscriptions or marks, other than those mentioned. Generally Very Clean, Tight and Bright. See Images. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

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• Title: Practical and Descriptive essays on the Economy of Fuel, and Management of Heat. Essay First, in Three Parts.
• Publisher: Printed by James Hedderwick and Co. for Longman Hurst Rees & Orme. et al,, Glasgow.
• Publication Date: 1810
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
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