Memoirs of the Most Eminent American Mechanics: Also, Lives of Distinguished European Mechanics; Together with a Collection of Anecdotes, Descriptions, &c. &c., Relating to the Mechanic ArtsHarper & brothers, 1847 - 482 páginas |
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... operation to protect the defenceless . As has been aptly observed , " the strife of trade has superseded the strife of war , " the clash and din of arms has given place to the busy hum of industry , the ringing of the anvil , the melody ...
... operation to protect the defenceless . As has been aptly observed , " the strife of trade has superseded the strife of war , " the clash and din of arms has given place to the busy hum of industry , the ringing of the anvil , the melody ...
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... operation , some in the vessel , and others on the shore . The emperor and prince , and others with them , applauded the engine , and especially the expertness with which the ship could be tacked . The trea- surer Ravago , an enemy to ...
... operation , some in the vessel , and others on the shore . The emperor and prince , and others with them , applauded the engine , and especially the expertness with which the ship could be tacked . The trea- surer Ravago , an enemy to ...
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... operations from the time the thought first occurred to him , until the completion of the boat so far as to make numerous experiments on the Delaware , —the sub . sequent alterations made , and the final abandonment of the schem.e by the ...
... operations from the time the thought first occurred to him , until the completion of the boat so far as to make numerous experiments on the Delaware , —the sub . sequent alterations made , and the final abandonment of the schem.e by the ...
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... operations , " yet was determined to forego the pleasure , and borrowed a horse for the purpose of visiting Rocky Hill , a parish in Wethersfield , where there were a great number of coasters . The object of this visit was to engage a ...
... operations , " yet was determined to forego the pleasure , and borrowed a horse for the purpose of visiting Rocky Hill , a parish in Wethersfield , where there were a great number of coasters . The object of this visit was to engage a ...
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... operation , by the presentment of a conductor ; nor did he exhibit on such bodies as were brought near him any of the other usual evidences of being charged with electricity . If the electricity had been created in the electric by the ...
... operation , by the presentment of a conductor ; nor did he exhibit on such bodies as were brought near him any of the other usual evidences of being charged with electricity . If the electricity had been created in the electric by the ...
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