The Steam Engine Theoretically and Practically Displayed, by G. Birkbeck and H. and J. Adcock

This book gives a comprehensive overview of the steam engine, both in theory and in practice. Written by George Birkbeck in collaboration with H. and J. Adcock, it covers the history, operation, and maintenance of steam engines in an accessible and understandable way. A valuable resource for anyone interested in this key technology of the industrial revolution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.