This vintage engineering text, first published in 1895, offers a comprehensive overview of the design and operation of steam-powered machinery in use at the turn of the twentieth century. With detailed diagrams and illustrations, as well as explanations of the science and mechanics behind steam power, this book is an invaluable resource for students of engineering and industrial history.

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