BERNOULLI - A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR MECHANICS, BUILDERS, ENGINEERS, MILL BUILDERS, CRAFTSMEN, AND IN GENERAL FOR TECHNICIANS. Vol. 1-2 [compl. in 1 vol.], 1844

BERNOULLI Christopher

A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR MECHANICS, BUILDERS, ENGINEERS, MILL BUILDERS, HANDYMEN, AND TECHNICIANS IN GENERAL.

T. 1-2 [complete in 1 vol.]

by Christopher Bernoulli, from the fourth edition corrected by Jan Gustav Bernoulli

Warsaw 1844. published and printed by S. Orgelbrand, pp.XII, 146, (2), IV, 304, VI, black and white tables outside the text (3), format 11.5x17 cm

Set of 2 volumes in one volume. Translated into Polish by Edward Gutzki. In front of the text printed dedication by E. Gutzki to Frederick Skarbek.

In the text, among other things: Calculation of planes surrounded by straight lines. Calculation of circular planes. Calculation of the capacity of ships. Equalization of roads. The volume of barrels. On friction. About the power of materials. About reels. Calculation of water pressure. About the speed of water in rivers, canals. About water wheels. Windmills. Steam ships.

Rare!

HARDCOVER HALF LEATHER BINDING OF THE PERIOD, DECORATION AND GILT ON THE SPINE. MARBLED CARDBOARD, CARD TRIMS SPOTTED

Condition DB/ spine chipped, cracked at edges, minor insect marks on binding and boards, interior with minor discoloration, in nice condition