Mechanical engineering & materials books

Explore the intricate world of automated weaving with ""Jacquard Machines: Instruction Paper"" by H. William Nelson....  Read More >>

Delve into the intricate world of horology with ""A Treatise on Staff Making and Pivoting"" by Eugene E. Hall. This...  Read More >>

Delve into the historical art of feather dyeing with Alexander Paul's ""The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer."" This...  Read More >>

""Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained"" offers a clear and accessible introduction to internal combustion engines....  Read More >>

""The Principal Species of Wood: Their Characteristic Properties"" by Charles Henry Snow, First Edition, is an essential...  Read More >>

""Steam Turbines: A Book of Instruction for the Adjustment and Operation of the Principal Types of this Class of...  Read More >>

Explore the intricate world of early timekeeping with ""The Borghesi Astronomical Clock in the Museum of History...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating history of ""Textile Fibers used in Eastern Aboriginal North America,"" a detailed study...  Read More >>

""The Gunsmith's Manual: A Complete Handbook for the American Gunsmith"" by J. P. Stelle and Wm. B. Harrison offers...  Read More >>

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Delve into the heart of industrial innovation with ""Non-technical chats on iron and steel and their application...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating origins of modern computing with J. A. V. Turck's ""Origin of modern calculating machines.""...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating world of locks and keys with A. C. Hobbs's ""Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating world of time and its measurement in ""Time and Clocks: A Description of Ancient and Modern...  Read More >>

""Linotype Manual: Giving Detailed Instructions of the Proper Adjustment and Care of the Linotype"" is a comprehensive...  Read More >>

Explore the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering with A. Russell Bond's ""Mechanics: The Science of...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating world of industrial knitting with ""Flat Machine Knitting and Fabrics"" by H. D. Buck. This...  Read More >>

""Tractor Principles"" by Roger B. Whitman offers a comprehensive exploration of early tractor technology, farm...  Read More >>

Delve into the fascinating world of early aviation with ""Aeroplane Construction: A handbook on the various methods...  Read More >>

Discover the monumental achievements of engineering pioneers in F. M. Holmes' ""Engineers and their triumphs: the...  Read More >>

Delve into the pioneering era of flight with Charles Hayward's ""Building and Flying an Aeroplane: A Practical Handbook...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating history of ""Automobiles"" by James Slough Zerbe, a meticulously prepared republication...  Read More >>

Delve into the enduring world of metalworking with ""Practical Forging and Art Smithing"" by Thomas F. Googerty....  Read More >>

""The Dyer's Guide"" by Thomas Packer is a comprehensive exploration of dyes and dyeing techniques. A classic text...  Read More >>

This wood guide has been prepared as a companion volume to the author's Handwork in Wood. It is an attempt to collect...  Read More >>