A Short Historical Account Of The Invention, Theory, And Practice, Of Fire-machinery: Or Introduction To The Art Of Making Machines, Vulgarly Called S (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020949418)

Originally published in 1856, this book is a comprehensive guide to the early history of steam engines and their uses. Blakey explores the key technological breakthroughs that made the development of the steam engine possible and delves into the social, cultural, and economic contexts that influenced its adoption. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology.

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