Modern Steam Engines, by Joshua Rose. 322 Pages. Softbound. This great new book is an elementary treatise, written in plain language, on the steam engine. It offers full explanations of the construction of modern steam engines and includes diagrams showing their actual operation. Among its many other highlights, this book is illustrated by over 400 excellent engravings and features simple explanations of operations of various valves, valve motions, link motions, and much more. So if steam engines is what you're looking for, Modern Steam Engines is the only reference you will need on the topic. Great for those interested in steam, steam engines, mechanics, or those who just like to know the way things work. OUT OF PRINT UNAVAILABLE (BK-0736)