1800 Mechanical Movements: Devices and Appliances

by Gardner D. Hiscox

Book Overview

A fascinating compendium of early-twentieth-century mechanical devices, this wide-ranging work covers a variety of applications. More than 1,800 engravings -- ranging from simple diagrams to detailed cross-sections -- illustrate the workings of each item, from simple hooks and levers to complex machinery used in steam, motive, hydraulic, air, and electric power, navigation, gearing, clocks, mining, construction, and more. Compiled as a ready reference...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486457435
• ISBN13: 9780486457437
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"