Linotype mechanism

"Linotype Mechanism" by Alvin G. Swank, along with Raymond Means, is a technical guide from the early 1900s intended to train machinists on Linotype machines. Designed for students, operators, and owners, the publication is about the machine's mechanics, covering maintenance and repair of the Linotype models and their parts. The book starts with a foreword, stating the importance for operators to learn about the Linotype. A schedule is given for systematic study. The initial section gives an overview of the keyboard, explaining the parts and how they work. It uses simple language to help both beginners and experts understand the Linotype mechanism.