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Early American Technology
- Collection of Intriguing Original Essays
- Discusses Early Technology and Environmental Issues
- Recent Historiographic Concerns Addressed
$24.95
Engines Of 1899
- Fascinating Article Reprints on Steam, Oil and Gasoline Engines
- Features Countless Period Photos and Mechanical Drawings
- Must-Read for the Builder, Collector & Engine Fanatic
$7.95
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Volume I
- First Volume of a 5 Volume Set
- Covers Materials, How they are Prepared & Work, and Much More
- Features Almost 300 Detailed Illustrations
$30.00
Engineering In History
- Informative Read Without Confusing Technical Detail
- Traces Development of Engineering from its Origin to Today
- Comprehensive and Highly Detailed
$16.95
Bronze Age Copper Mining
- Examines In-Full Recently Uncovered Bronze Age Copper Mines
- Covers Early Mining Technology, Life of Miners, Recent Research, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations & Drawings Complement the Text
$12.95
High Steel: Building the Bridges Across San Francisco Bay
- Great New Book About San Francisco Bay's Bridges
- Takes you Through Their Construction, Start to Finish
- Filled with Fascinating Vintage Photos
$24.95
A History Of Mechanics
- Superbly Written by Leading Scholar and Educator Rene Dugas
- Follows Beginnings With Aristotle to Todays Quantum Mechanics
- Must For Anyone Interested in the Science of Mathematics
$24.95
Airships
- First of its Kind Study on Airships
- Features Vintage Photos, Detailed Diagrams, and Photos of Modern Airships
- Covers Airship Principles, First Airships, Airships Today, and More
$8.95
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