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A fascinating compendium of early-20th-century mechanical devices, this expansive work ranges from basic hooks and levers to complex machinery used in steam, motive, hydraulic, air, and electric power, navigation, gearing, clocks, mining, and construction. More than 1,800 engravings include simple illustrations and detailed cross-sections.Hiscox, Gardner Dexter is the author of '1800 Mechanical Movements, Devices and Appliances ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780486457437 and ISBN 0486457435.
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