Mechanical Industries Explained: Showing How Many Useful Arts Are Practiced (1881)

By Alexander Watt

Book Overview

Mechanical Industries Explained: Showing How Many Useful Arts Are Practiced is a book written by Alexander Watt and published in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanical industries and the useful arts that were practiced during the late 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of mechanics, the construction and operation of machines, and the various manufacturing processes used in industries such as textiles, iron and steel, and woodworking. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the tools and machinery used in these industries, as well as the skills and techniques required to operate them. The author's aim is to provide a practical guide for those interested in the mechanical industries, as well as a reference work for students and professionals in the field. Overall, Mechanical Industries Explained is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of mechanical engineering and 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: 1164876112
• ISBN13: 9781164876113
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"