A philosophical investigation of the origin Vicissitude, and Power of steam employed in a fire-engine with A candid and familiar Explanation of the Parts, Powers, and true Construction of that ingenious Machine: and Demonstration that the Force of the Steam is the direct and efficient Cause of the Ascent of the Piston in the Cylinder: And also the Occasion of all Evacuation therein by snifting, &c. contrary to the mistaken Opinion of many Engineers, &c. From whence the true Rationale and Construction of that noble Machine may be easily deduced, many Errors corrected, and Improvements made. By Cuthbert Clarke
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle
printed and sold by T. Slack, for the author
1773, MDCCLXXIII. [1773]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | Braces in title. - English Short Title Catalog, T58803. - Price from imprint: price 6 d. - Reproduction of original from British Library |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (24p) 8° |