Computers & Technology
Explore a world of computers and technology with a collection of classic and informative texts. From the basics of computing to the evolution of tech innovations, these works offer insights into how technology shapes our world. Gain a better understanding of pivotal developments and key concepts that have transformed modern society. Perfect for students, enthusiasts, and lifelong learners interested in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co. Also, Facts and General Information Relating to Pneumatic Despatch Tubes
Discover how engineers and postal workers in the 19th century used air pressure to shoot mail across cities, revolutionizing postal delivery.
By Birney C. (Birney Clark) Batcheller
Installation and Operation Instructions For Custom Mark III CP Series Oil Fired Unit
Learn how to install, operate, and troubleshoot your oil-fired heating unit with this essential how-to manual.
By Anonymous
The platinum metals
Discover the hidden world of platinum metals, their extraction, and their significance in a world reshaped by war.
By Arthur Douglas Lumb
Electric Gas Lighting: How to Install Electric Gas Ignition Apparatus
Discover how electricity can revolutionize illumination in the 20th century, where dangerous matches are replaced by safe and efficient electric sparks to gas lights in homes, churches, and theaters.
By H. S. Norrie
The boys' life of Edison
Discover how a young newsboy with a knack for science transformed into one of the greatest inventors of all time through relentless curiosity and hard work.
By Wm. H. (William Henry) Meadowcroft
Building and Flying an Aeroplane A practical handbook covering the design, construction, and operation of aeroplanes and gliders
Discover how to construct and pilot your own aircraft, avoiding the pitfalls that grounded many early aviation pioneers.
By Charles B. (Charles Brian) Hayward
Motors
Uncover the secrets behind the machines that power the world, revealing the mysteries of energy and mechanics to curious young readers everywhere.
By James Slough Zerbe
Automobiles
Discover the mechanics and history of early 20th-century automobiles through the eyes of a young learner, tracing the thrilling evolution from steam to gas power and unlocking the secrets of automotive engineering.
By James Slough Zerbe
A boy's text book on gas engines : $b a book for boys describing and explaining in simple language the automobile gas engine
** Go on a journey to discover how a car engine works, as technical concepts are transformed into easy-to-understand explanations perfect for any budding engineer.
By Fay Leone Faurote
Is a Ship Canal Practicable? Notes, Historical and Statistical, Upon the Projected Routes for an Interoceanic Ship Canal Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, in Which is Included a Short Account of the Character and Influence of the Canal of Suez, and the Probable Effects Upon the Commerce of the World of the Two Canals, Regarded Either as Rivals, or as Parts of One System of Interoceanic Navigation
Envision a world transformed as the dream of connecting two vast oceans by a canal cutting through land bridges becomes a reality, impacting trade and navigation forever.
By S. T. (Silvanus Thayer) Abert
Locomotive Engine Running and Management
Discover the secrets of managing and maintaining steam engines with this vintage guide, penned by a seasoned locomotive engineer with tips for keeping these historic machines running smoothly.
By Angus Sinclair
Deeds Barn and the Self Starter
In a small barn, two inventors and their team overcome obstacles to spark a revolution in transportation, making car travel easier and safer.
By Anonymous
The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting
Witness the dawn of modern electrical engineering with a visionary's groundbreaking work in alternating currents and high-potential lighting.
By Thomas Commerford Martin
Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone A Biographical Sketch
Discover the forgotten story of a 19th-century inventor who dreamed of transmitting sound, only to have his groundbreaking invention of the telephone largely ignored.
By Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips) Thompson
The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame For the use of chemical and physical students
Discover how to transform ordinary glass into custom-made scientific instruments using only basic tools and a steady hand, opening up a world of possibilities for experiments and innovations.
By W. A. (William Ashwell) Shenstone
Practical Rules for the Management of a Locomotive Engine in the Station, on the Road, and in cases of Accident
A guide offering 19th-century locomotive operators vital instructions for safe and efficient engine management, including inspection, maintenance, and emergency responses.
By Charles Hutton Gregory
Surveying and Levelling Instruments, Theoretically and Practically Described. For construction, qualities, selection, preservation, adjustments, and uses; with other apparatus and appliances used by civil engineers and surveyors in the field.
Discover the world of civil engineering and surveying through detailed explanations of essential tools, offering insight into their design and functions.
By William Ford Stanley
The instinct of workmanship, and the state of industrial arts
Explore how human nature and our urge to create have shaped the tools, technologies, and societies we've built.
By Thorstein Veblen
The Boy Electrician
Unleash your inner inventor and build amazing gadgets from scratch, learning the secrets of electricity along the way.
By Alfred Powell Morgan
The World of Flying Saucers: A Scientific Examination of a Major Myth of the Space Age
Discover how supposed alien spacecraft are debunked, revealing the influence of atmospheric conditions and human perception on what people report seeing in the sky.
By Donald H. (Donald Howard) Menzel