The explanations, and annexed plates, of the following improvements in mechanics, viz. 1st, a new constructed boiler. 2nd, a machine for raising water. 3d, a grist-mill. 4th, a sawmill, &c. are respectfully dedicated to the patrons of the plans, by the inventor.
| Author/creator | Rumsey, James |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Printed by Joseph James, M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788] |
| Description | 8 pages, 6 unnumbered pages, 3 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm (8vo) |
| Supplemental Content | Evans Digital Edition |
| Subjects |
| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 21439. ^A478749 |
| General note | Attributed to James Rumsey by Evans. |
| General note | "Explanation of a steam engine, and the method of applying it to propel a boat. Invented by James Rumsey ..."--[4] p., [1] leaf of plates, with separate title page. "A specification of a boiler for generating steam, invented by James Rumsey, in the year 1788."--[2] p. at end. |
| References | Evans 21439 |
| References | Rink, E. Technical Americana, 2863 |
| References | Rink, E. Technical Americana, 2920 |
| Other forms | Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series. |
| Reproduction note | Electronic text and image data. [Chester, Vt. : Readex, a division of Newsbank, Inc., 2002-2004. Includes files in TIFF, GIF and PDF formats with inclusion of keyword searchable text. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 21439). |
| Other title | Explanations, and annexed plates, of the following improvements in mechanics ... |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |