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“dionysius lardner”

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  • The Steam Engine Explained and Illustrated With an Account of its Invention and Progressive Improvement and its Application to Navigation and Railways; Including also a Memoir of Watt

    by Dionysius Lardner ...
    That the history of the invention of a piece of mechanism, and the description of its structure, operation, and uses, should be capable of being rendered the subject matter of a volume, destined not alone for the instruction of engineers or machinists, but for the information and amusement of the public in general, is a statement which at no very remote period would have been deemed extravagant ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Treatise on Mechanics

    by Dionysius Lardner ...
    Placed in the material world, Man is continually exposed to the action of an infinite variety of objects by which he is surrounded. The body, to which the thinking and living principles have been united, is an apparatus exquisitely contrived to receive and to transmit impressions. Its various parts are organised with obvious reference to the several external agents by which it is to be effected. ... Read more

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  • The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated

    Enriched edition.

    by Dionysius Lardner, Jared Black ...
    In "The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated," Dionysius Lardner presents a comprehensive exploration of steam engine mechanics tailored for a general audience. Employing a didactic yet engaging style, Lardner simplifies complex concepts, using vivid illustrations and practical examples to demystify the workings of steam technology. This work not only reflects the burgeoning interest ... Read more

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  • The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Power of Steam: A Detailed Insight into Engine History and Technological Advancements

    by Dionysius Lardner, Owen Bradshaw ...
    Dionysius Lardner's "The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated" is a seminal work that demystifies the complexities of steam engine technology for a general audience. Through an engaging and accessible narrative style, Lardner incorporates detailed illustrations and practical examples to elucidate the principles of steam power and its applications during the Industrial Revolution. The ... Read more

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  • A Treatise on Mechanics

    by Kater, Dionysius Lardner ...
    A Treatise on Mechanics, authored by O. T. Louis, is a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the fundamental principles and applications of mechanics, designed to serve both students and practitioners in the field of physical sciences and engineering. First published in the 19th century, this classic work delves deeply into the study of forces, motion, and the behavior of physical bodies ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

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    by Nikola Tesla ...
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    Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. In 1893 he patented an electro-mechanical oscillator as a steam-powered electric generator. By his own account, one version of the oscillator caused an earthquake in New York City in 1898, for which it was accorded the moniker, "Tesla's earthquake machine." ... Read more

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    Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888 ... Read more

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  • Building Your own Toy Steam Engine - A Guide to Constructing Your own Model Steam Engine and Single Acting Toy Engine

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    This vintage book is a detailed guide to constructing a model steam engine and single-acting toy engine. The detailed and comprehensive manual is recommended for the serious model enthusiast with an interest in miniature engineering, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage engineering literature. Contents include: “How to Make a Steam Engine”, “Watt's Engine”, “How to Make ... Read more

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    Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. ... Read more

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    Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.High Frequency Oscillators for Electro-Therapeutic and Other Purposes is a short work by Tesla. ... Read more

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