Old Stationary Engines

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Old Stationary Engines
Authors and Contributors      By (author) D.W. Edgington
SeriesShire Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:56
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 149
ISBN/Barcode 9780747805946
ClassificationsDewey:621.4
Audience
General
Illustrations 48 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Shire Publications
Publication Date 1 April 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The author describes the evolution of the first practical stationary engines and illustrates some of the many designs, with notes on their important features and information on the better-known manufacturers.

Author Biography

David W. Edgington has been interested in stationary engines for over 40 years. In 1974 he launched Stationary Engine, a magazine for collectors and enthusiasts. He has written thirteen books, mainly on Lister engines.