Lectures on the Steam-Engine: In Which Its Construction and Operation Are Familiarly Explained: With a Sketch of Its Invention and Progressive Improvement: And an Account of the Present State of the L

By Dionysius Lardner

Book Overview

Lectures On The Steam-Engine: In Which Its Construction And Operation Are Familiarly Explained (1832) is a book written by Dionysius Lardner. The book is a comprehensive guide to the steam engine, which was one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution. The book provides a detailed explanation of the construction and operation of the steam engine, as well as its history and development. The author explains the principles of the steam engine in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers of all levels. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the steam engine. The author also provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts presented in the book. Overall, Lectures On The Steam-Engine is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the steam engine, and its impact on the Industrial Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164905740
• ISBN13: 9781164905745
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"