The Practical Steam Engineer's Guide in the Design, Construction and Management of American Stationary, Portable and Steam Fire-engines, Steam Pumps, Boilers, Injectors, Governors, Indicators, Pistons and Rings, Safety Valves, and Steam Gauges: For the Use of Engineers, Firemen and Steam Users |
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