Thomas Savery

Thomas Savery (; c. 1650 – 15 May 1715) was an English inventor and engineer. He invented the first commercially used steam-powered device, a steam pump which is often referred to as the "Savery engine". Savery's steam pump was a revolutionary method of pumping water, which improved mine drainage and made widespread public water supply practicable. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The miner's friend, or an engine to raise water by fire, described, and of the manner of fixing it in mines, with an account of the several other uses it is applicable unto; and an answer to the objections made against it

    The miner's friend, or an engine to raise water by fire, described, and of the manner of fixing it in mines, with an account of the several other uses it is applicable unto; and an... by Savery, Thomas 1650-1715

    Published 1858
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    The miners friend or, an engine to raise water by fire, described. And of the manner of fixing it in mines. with An Account of the several other Use it is applicable unto; and an Answer To the Objections made against it. By Tho. Savery Gent

    The miners friend or, an engine to raise water by fire, described. And of the manner of fixing it in mines. with An Account of the several other Use it is applicable unto; and an A... by Savery, Thomas 1650?-1715

    Published 1702
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    Navigation Improv'd: Or, the Art of Rowing Ships Of all Rates, in Calms, With a more easy, swift, and steady Motion, than Oars can Also, A Description of the Engine that performs it; And the Author's Answer to all Mr. Dummer's Objections that have been made against it

    Navigation Improv'd: Or, the Art of Rowing Ships Of all Rates, in Calms, With a more easy, swift, and steady Motion, than Oars can Also, A Description of the Engine that performs i... by Savery, Thomas 1650-1715

    Published 1881
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    The miners friend, or, An engine to raise water by fire described and of the manner of fixing it in mines

    The miners friend, or, An engine to raise water by fire described and of the manner of fixing it in mines by Savery, Thomas 1650-1715

    Published 1702
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