Experimental Enquiry concerning the Natural Powers of Wind and Water to turn Mills and Other Machines depending on a Circular Motion. SMEATON John 1724-1792 Publisher: I. and J. Taylor Publish Year: 1794 Publish Place: London: No 56, High-Holborn. Illustrator: Unknown Category: Miscellaneous, Foreign Travel, Antiquarian Book, History, Reference Book No: 006798 Status: For Sale Book Condition: Very Good Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall Jacket Condition: Unknown Binding: Hardcover Book Type: Unknown Edition: 1st Edition Inscription: Unknown £975 Add to Basket Ask a question Refer to a friend Additional information A foundational work in the history of engineering and hydrodynamics.VG, 1st ed, 1705, complete with 5 pls, 2 tables (folding). New spine, blind & gilt tooling, original gilt title, worn contemporary boards. Internally, (iv), [1], 2-110 pp, 5 pls (B&W folding), 2 tables (folding), bookplate to fpd (William Balson), text block edges spotted blue, small circular Assay Office stamp to fep, verso of tp & epd. (226*138 mm). (ESTC T107193. Lowndes 2415). 5 parts, read before the Royal Society 1759-1782. One of the earliest scientific treatments of fluid power for mechanical work and a landmark in the development of modern engineering science, especially in hydraulics. Which demonstrates the transition from empirical craftsmanship to rigorous experimentation and quantification. During his career, twenty-two of Smeaton's reports were printed, together with eighteen scientific papers.
