The Traction Engine in Scotland - Couverture souple

Hayward, Alexander

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905267371 ISBN 13 : 9781905267378

Editeur : NMSE - Publishing Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Steam traction engines were most widespread in Scotland from the 1880s until the 1940s - mainly for road haulage, powering threshing mills, ploughing and, in steam roller form, in road-making. The book describes the use of steam power on Scottish road and field, and places National Museum Scotland's 1907 Marshall traction engine in its historical context with details of its construction, acquisition and restoration. A key feature of the book is the large number of extensively captioned contemporary photographs, many never prevously published. These photographs provide a vivid insight into the construction and use of the machines, and the conditions of those who worked with them.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Alexander Hayward is Keeper of Science and Technology at National Museums Scotland, and heads a department responsible for outstanding objects ranging from a 1786 Boulton and Watt steam engine to Concorde.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: NMSE - Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1905267371
• ISBN 13: 9781905267378
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible