Isbn: 9780282194499 - tom cringle's letters on practical subjects: suggested by experiences in bombay (classic reprint) [idioma inglés] (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of essays originally published in a newspaper in Bombay, India in the mid-19th century. The author, writing under the pseudonym Tom Cringle, comments on manufacturing, construction, and engineering practices of the time, particularly in relation to imported goods from Britain. Cringle argues that many of these goods are poorly made and unsuited to the local climate, resulting in expense and inconvenience for Indian buyers. The author offers specific examples and suggestions for improvement, drawing on his own experience and knowledge of engineering principles. This book provides valuable insights into the challenges of industrialization in 19th-century India and the importance of quality control in international trade. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …