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The Age Of Manufacturers 1700-1820
- Exciting Alternative Overview of the 18th Century British Economy
- Emphasis on Achievements of the Industrial Revolution
- Will Be Enjoyed by Both the Economic and Social Historian
$27.99
Fire Engines
- Traces the Complete History of the Fire Engine from Past to Present
- Numerous Black & White Photos Reveal the Diversity of Designs
- Covers the Earliest Fire Engines, the Ear of Steam, War Years, and More
$8.95
Making Shoji
- An Illustrated Instructional Manual by a Master of the Craft
- Superb Color & Black & White Photogrphs
- Includes Detailed Diagrams and Plans
$21.95
Coal Mining
- Complete Explanation on Coal Mining and its Evolution
- Features Numerous Black & White Photographs and Detailed Diagrams
- Written by an Expert on the Topic
$8.95
Hand or Simple Turning
- Introduces the Reader to all Phases of the Simple Lathe
- Includes 771 Useful Figures which Illustrate Every Aspect Discussed
- Filled with Information you Won't Find Anywhere Else
$24.95
Corn Milling
- Sheds Light on an Interesting Topic that is Little Heard of
- Illustrated with Countless Helpful Black & White Photos and Drawings
- Covers the History of Corn Milling, Traditional Milling, and More
$8.95
The Crystal Palace Exhibition and Illustrated Catalogue
- Displays an Entire Universe of Design
- Contains 1500+ Richly Illustrated Items
- Gives the Illusion that you are on a Walking Tour of the Palace Itself
$34.95
The Slate Industry
- In-Depth Look at the Once Great Slate Industry
- Covers What Slate Is, Its Uses, History of Development, and Much More
- Features Countless Vintage Photos of the Industry at Work
$8.95
Pocket Watches From The Pendant Watch To The Tourbillon
- Covers the Growing Popularity of Pocket Watch Collecting
- Thoroughly Illustrated with 160+ Photos
- Even a Novice Collector can Understand Complex Mechanisms
$79.95
Quarries and Quarrying
- Deals with 4 Major Rock Types to Explain the Methods Employed
- Fully Illustrated with Vintage Black & White Photos and Expertly Written
- Will Thrill Those Interested in Geology, Industrial Arts, Quarrying..etc.
$8.95
Gas, Gasoline, And Oil-engines
- Complete and Practical Study of Gas, Gasoline, and Oil-Engines
- Includes 412 Outstanding Engravings and a Carefully Revised List of US Pate
- Great for Anyone with a Mechanical Interest
$20.95
Water and Wind Power
- Chronicles its Evolution from its Origins to the 20th Century
- Fully Illustrated with Detailed Black & White Photos, Diagrams & Engravings
- Features an Informative Glossary and Index
$18.95
Elementary Wrought Iron
- Shows the Exciting Possibilities of Metal Work as an Industrial-Arts Subjec
- Features Descriptions of 24 Operations and 50+ Practical and Useful Project
- Great for Teachers, Wrought Iron Enthusiasts & anyone Looking for a Great B
$12.95
The Model T Ford
- Charts the Model T's Nineteen Year Evolution
- Fully Illustrated with Rare Contemporary Photos from the Ford Archives
- An Absolute Must for Any Automobile or History Buff
$8.95
Elements Of Machine Work
- Provides Fundamental and Advanced Principles of the Elements of Machine Wor
- Includes 204 Helpful Illustrations and Detailed Descriptions
- Makes a Difficult Subject Easy to Understand
$19.95
Mr. Lincoln’s Camera Man: Mathew B. Brady
- Contains Over 300 of Mathew Brady's Photographs
- Mathew Brady Was the Official Photographer for the Union Army
- Contains Several Famous Portraits of Statesmen and Celebrities
$30.95
Gas Engine Construction
- Practial Treatise on the Theory and Principles of the Gas Engine
- Includes Clear and Concise Illustrations and Dimensioned Working Drawings
- Gives Broad and Thorough Knowledge of the Priciples of Varied Gas Engines
$14.95
Machine Shop Methods
- Must-Read for Those Involved in Metal Working
- Covers Shop Machinery, Lathes, Turning, Drill Press, Tools & Materials, etc
- Easy-to-Understand Explantion & Countless Helpful Illustrations
$19.95
Chinese Technology In the Seventeenth Century
- Exceptional Document on the History of Traditional Chinese Technology
- Covers Almost all the Major Industrial Techniques of its Time
- Includes 152 Original Woodcuts, Bibliographies, Glossary, and Much More
$20.95
Steam-Engine Design
- Teaches the Techniques that Haven't Been Taught in Over a Century
- Covers: Mechanism, Valving, Piston Speeds, Designs, and More
- Includes Dozens of Helpful Diagrams and Illustrations
$10.95
Collectible Blowtorches
- Only Reference You Will Need on the Topic
- Beautifully Illustrated with 296 Full-Color Photographs
- Contains All the Info: Maker, Age, Usage, Value, Finding & Restoring…etc.
$29.95
American Telegraphy & Encyclopedia of the Telegraph
- A Comprehensive Book on American Telegraphy
- Fully Illustrated Descriptions of the Telegraph System
- A Collector's and Historian's Delight
$40.95
The Art Of Organ-Building
- One of the Most Sought After Books in Musical Literature
- Thoroughly Covers All Aspects of Organ Building
- Contains Wealth of Information not to Be Found Anywhere Else
$24.95
Fire-Arms Manufacture 1880
- Report on the Manufacture of Fire-Arms, from the 10th Census June 1, 1880
- Contains a Complete Historical & Descriptive Summary
- Excellent Read for Anyone Interested in Our Nations Great History
$7.95