The Resistance And Power Of Steamships (1903)

von William Henry Atherton, A. L. Mellanby

210 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Resistance and Power of Steamships is a book written by William Henry Atherton in 1903. The book explores the history, design, and mechanics of steamships, focusing on their ability to resist the forces of nature and harness the power of steam. Atherton delves into the various components of steamships, including their engines, boilers, propellers, and hulls, and provides detailed explanations of how they work together to propel these massive vessels through the water. The book also examines the impact of steamships on transportation and trade, as well as their role in shaping the global economy. With its detailed technical descriptions and historical insights, The Resistance and Power of Steamships is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of maritime technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Ratgeber, Sachbuch
• ISBN: 9781120340238
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC