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A Manual of the Steam-Engine: Design, Construction, and Operation by Robert Henry Thurston offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of steam engines. This meticulously detailed manual covers the principles of design, the practical aspects of construction, and the methods for efficient operation. Originally published in the late 19th century, this book provides invaluable insights into the technology that powered the Industrial Revolution. It remains a significant resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the evolution of mechanical engineering. Thurston's clear explanations and detailed illustrations make complex concepts accessible, ensuring this work's enduring value as both a historical document and a practical reference for understanding steam engine technology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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