Treatise on Mills and Millwork: On the Principles of Mechanism and on Prime Movers ...

By William Davenant Fairbairn and William Fairbairn

Book Overview

Explore the intricate workings of mills and millwork with William Fairbairn's "Treatise On Mills And Millwork: On The Principles Of Mechanism And On Prime Movers." This comprehensive volume delves into the mechanical principles underpinning the operation of mills, examining the prime movers that power these essential industrial structures. Fairbairn's detailed study provides invaluable insights into 19th-century engineering practices, offering a rigorous analysis of the mechanisms and technologies driving the industrial revolution.

This treatise is an essential resource for historians of technology, mechanical engineers, and anyone interested in the evolution of industrial processes. Discover the ingenuity and innovation behind the mills that shaped the modern world in this meticulously researched and thoughtfully presented work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1279533048
• ISBN13: 9781279533048
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.7"