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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
Plain Gas Engine Sense
- Informative Introduction to the Wide World of Gas Engines
- Features Numerous Helpful Illustrations & Diagrams
- Covers: Cycle of an Engine, Fuels, Engine Troubles, Valves, etc.
$9.95
Engines Of Change: The American Industrial Revolution 1790-1860
- The Industrial Revolution in the New World
- Illustrated With Photographs & Early Engravings
- Covers Every Aspect of Techology and its Impact on Culture
$25.00
Photographic Sketch Book Of The Civil War
- One of the Rarest American Books
- Excellent Photos Among the Greatest War Pictures Ever Taken
- Each Brilliant Photo Is Accompanied by a Detailed Caption
$14.95
Lathe Notes Volume Four
- Selection of Articles from Early Issues of Machinery Magazine
- Covers: Thread Cutting, Cutting Standard Threads, Attachments, etc.
- Fully Illustrated with Detailed Diagrams and Tables
$6.95
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