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Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1874, by D. Van nostran D.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history of compound steam engines, those composed of two or more cylinders that work in succession to use the expansion of the steam more efficiently. The author provides a detailed account of the development of these engines, tracing their evolution from the early experiments of Jonathan Hornblower and James Watt to Richard Trevithick and Woolf engines. The history is complete with patents, specifications and diagrams, and even includes details of ships and locomotives that made use of the technology. The book is an excellent reference for those interested in the history of steam power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282766115_0
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