Beschreibung
Originally printed in 1868, this informative book presents 507 different mechanical devices, with concise descriptions & clear drawings. These include watch escapements, a steam engine governor, telescoping tongs, a grasshopper beam engine, compound parallel rules and of course much more. It’s a fascinating basic source book for anyone looking for design ideas or just interested in the history of technology.
ISBN 0-486-44360-4
122 pages. Paperback
