A short treatise on the application of steam: whereby is clearly shewn, from actual experiments that steam may be applied to propel boats or vessels of any burthen against rapid currents with great velocity. Great velocity. [sic] : The same principles are also introduced with effect, by a machine of a simple and chep [sic] construction, for the purpose of raising water sufficient for the working of grist-mills, saw-mills, &c. and for watering meadows and other purposes of agriculture
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Main Author: Rumsey, James (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Printed by Joseph James: Chesnut-Street [M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]
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Item Description:Described by Evans as the first impression; cf. Evans 21442. - Evans, 21441. - Rink, E. Technical Americana, 2925
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