Traction Engines: Two Centuries of Steam Power
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (845 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785811729 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great Overview Eric M. This is just what I was looking for: an overview of steam engines. This book starts with the building of the first steam engine in 1712 then moves on through the development of the steam engine over the years until it was surpassed by the internal combustion engine in the early 1900's. This book has 6 chapters: 1. Getting Up Steam , 2. In The Fields (steam engines on the farm), 3. On The Road (talks about steam engines progressing from stationary engines, to later being pulled by horses, then finally driving and steering under their own power), 4. All The Fun Of The Fair (stea
This interesting and informative 144 page book gives a detailed history of traction engines, the giants of the steam age, through both text and over 100 photos, color and black and white. From the inside front flap: "In its glory days, the traction engine was an impressive machine. It is doubtful that we shall ever see machines that combine such beautiful simplicity, elegant decoration and massive strength again. Powerful and versatile, its potential seemed endless and it was adapted to many task, from ploughing fields to lighting fairgrounds. This book celebrates these giants of a bygone age, offering an in-depth and lively study of the development of the traction engine and an exploration of the political, commercial and technological context in which it evolved."