The Engineer's and Mechanic's Encyclopædia, Vol. 2 of 2: Comprehending Practical Illustrations of the Machinery and Processes Employed in Every . Two Thousand Engravings (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- The Engineer's and Mechanic's Encyclopædia, Vol. 2 of 2: Comprehending Practical Illustrations of the Machinery and Processes Employed in Every . Two Thousand Engravings (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Hebert, Luke
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0282311610
- ISBN 13
- 9780282311612
- Item weight
- 1,197.5 grams
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