Excerpt from Science and Mechanism: Illustrated by Examples in the New York Exhibition, 1853-4; Including Extended Descriptions of the Most Important Contributions in the Various Departments, With Annotations and Notes
E. Horological Instruments. 1. Turret or Great Clocks. 2. Astronomical Clocks. 8. Clocks for Registration. 4. Clocks for ordinary use. 5. Marine Chronometers. 6. Pocket Watches. 0. Surgical Instruments and Appliances. D. Processes depending upon the use of Philosophical Instruments.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive 1854 catalogue of the New York Exhibition, an ambitious display of Applied Science and the Useful Arts. Edited by Joseph Richard Good, with contributions from 8 noted academics, the annotated guide contains an impressive list of exhibitors from the United States and abroad. Grouped into 30 distinct subject classes, from Minerals and Chemicals to Leather and Textiles, with entries detailing the nature, origin, and processes involved in the production of a vast array of items, the book presents a vibrant snapshot of the state of industry and invention in the mid-19th century. The editor's notes and essays provide essential context, explaining the historical and scientific significance of many items, while original illustrations and engravings, some taken from the Illustrated Record of the Exhibition, a companion volume to the catalogue, complement informative and engaging text. This is an indispensable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, and its insights remain relevant to our understanding of industrial and technological progress. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333460549_0
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