The Pictorial History of Steam Power
Van Riemsdijk, John, Brown, Kenneth
ISBN 10: 0706409760 ISBN 13: 9780706409765
Published by Octopus Publishing Group, 1980
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Synopsis:
Title: Pictorial History Of Steam Power
Artist: John Van Riemsdijk; Kenneth Brown
Format: Hardback. 192 pages
Publisher: Octopus Books, ISBN: 0706409760, Year: 1980
The fascinating story of the development of steam power, from the earliest discoveries to the present day, is the subject of this lavishly illustrated book. The steam engine in all its forms — on the railway, at sea, on the road, in the factory, on the farm and even in the fairground — is discussed in detail and pictured in full colour.
Detailed line drawings illustrate the more technical aspects of the subject, including boilers and their accessories, turbines, and electricity generation. The book also reflects the recent interest in preserving the magnificent engines of the Steam Age, and gives a list of major collections of these in the museums of the world.
INSIDE THIS BOOK:
Prelude: Fountains and Fire Machines
Pumping and Early Rotative Machines
Steam on the Railway
Steam at Sea
Steam on the Land
Boilers and Accessories
Steam in the Factory
Electricity Generation
REFERENCE SECTION:
Preserved Steam Engines
Chronology of Events
Glossary
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Pictorial History of Steam Power
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st.