Originally published at the beginning of the 20th century, when steam engines were at their zenith, this reprinted volume covers everything an engineer would need to know regarding this once-popular form of power. You'll learn about the design, construction, and operation of some of the 19th century's most important machines: the steam pump, the steam elevator, and the steam heater. 475 pages, B&W illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.