A Short History of the Steam Engine : An account of the steam engines evolution, from early experiments to its role in the Industrial Revolution.

Name: A Short History of the Steam Engine : An account of the steam engines evolution, from early experiments to its role in the Industrial Revolution.
Author: H.W. Dickinson

H.W. Dickinson

Published by Cambridge University, London, 1939

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H.W. Dickinson's A Short History of the Steam Engine is a detailed exploration of the steam engine's evolution, tracing its development from early experiments to its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution. The book provides a clear and accessible account of how steam power transformed industry and transportation. Dickinson examines the contributions of key inventors, including Thomas Savery, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and Richard Trevithick, highlighting their innovations and the technological advancements that shaped modern engineering. The book remains a valuable resource for those interested in mechanical history and industrial progress. Original brown cloth with gilt lettering. Boards shaken. Speckled edges, and the boards are lightly marked. The corners, as well as the head and foot of the spine, show rubbing and slight wear. Some light foxing. A sound copy. 271 pages, illustrated with figures, portraits, diagrams, plates & 1 large folding table. Size: 16 x 26 cms. Category: Varied Books; Featured Items; Hardback Books; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

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Title: A Short History of the Steam Engine : An account of the steam engines evolution, from early experiments to its role in the Industrial Revolution.
Author: H.W. Dickinson
Publisher: Cambridge University, London
Publication year: 1939
Condition: Good Conditon
Binding: Hardcover
Seller catalogs: Varied Books

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