Portable Steam Engines, by Lyndon R. Shearman. 32 Pages. Softbound. The portable steam engine was designed to drive machinery like threshing machines, saws and pumps. These useful machines had a huge industrial significance that has not been paid enough attention, and this book puts an end to that injustice. It provides the complete history of the engine and its development. It also covers technical features and developments, mechanical details, variations and special types, and much more. The numerous vintage photos and illustrations, combined with the informative text, provide a detailed look into the portable steam engine and will be appreciated by steam engine buffs, and anyone interested in mechanics in general. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0964)