Hand Book of Calculations for Engineers and Firemen

Hand Book of Calculations for Engineers and Firemen by N Hawkins ME. Published by Theo Audel & Co, New York, NY, 1901. 1st Edition. Hardbound. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Binding watermarked. Spine loose. Orig owner name stamped inside front cover. Contents in excellent condition. 330 Pgs. Relating to the Steam Engine, the Steam Boiler, Pumps, Shafting, Etc. Comprising the elements of mechanical philosophy, mensuration, geometry, algebra, arithmetical signs, and tables. United States weights, measures and money; Tables of wages, with copious notes, explanations and help rules useful for an Engineer. And for reference, tables of squares and cubes, square and cube roots, circumference and areas of circles, tables of weights of metals and pipes, tables of pressures of steam, etc., etc., etc. Description text copyright 2000 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 679.