The Engineer's and Mechanic's Encyclopædia, Comprehending Practical Illustrations of the Machinery and Processes Employed in Every Description of ... British Empire, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Tapa dura

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Excerpt from The Engineer's and Mechanic's Encyclopædia, Comprehending Practical Illustrations of the Machinery and Processes Employed in Every Description of Manufacuture of the British Empire, Vol. 1 of 2

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