A Descriptive and Historical Account of Hydraulic and Other Machines for Raising Water: Ancient and Modern: with Observations on Various Subjects Connected with the Mechanic Arts: Including the Progressive Development of the Steam Engine ...D. Appleton, 1846 - 613 páginas |
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