Patent Steam-Carriage of Sir James Anderson, Bart., & W.H. James, ESQ; Braithwaite & Ericsson's Steam-Engine Boiler; Improvement in Two-Wheeled Carriages, etc. Mechanics Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal and Gazette. Issue No. 327. A complete rare weekly issue of the Mechanics' Magazine, 1829.
London: Knight and Lacey, 1829. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. Item #507896
The Mechanics Magazine Issue No. 327 from 1829 showcased advancements in steam-powered transport and engineering. It featured the Patent Steam-Carriage by Sir James Anderson and W.H. James, which aimed to replace horse-drawn carriages with steam propulsion, carrying 24 passengers at 15 miles per hour during trials. It also highlighted Braithwaite and Ericsson's multi-tubular Steam-Engine Boiler, which improved efficiency and reduced explosion risks, contributing to steam locomotives and naval steam engines. This issue captured a pivotal moment in transportation history, as inventors refined steam-powered vehicles for road and rail applications. 32 Pages with woodcuts. Genuine, Original, and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history, it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823, The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics, from printing presses to vapor baths, hydrostatics, and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures, preventing explosive contaminated air, while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance, capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue, carefully separated from its original volume; authentic, original, and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; Special Features; Printed Before 1850; New Arrivals;.
Keywords: BZDB395 "Industrial Revolution, 19th-century technology, Victorian engineering, mechanical arts." Mechanics' Magazine; Special Features; Printed Before 1850; New Arrivals; MECHANICS & INVENTION: A JOURNAL FROM THE AGE OF STEAM Patent Steam-Carria
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