Engineering & Construction
Explore a diverse selection of texts in Engineering & Construction, featuring classic and foundational works. These resources cover topics from basic principles to complex designs, providing valuable insights for students, professionals, and enthusiasts. Whether you're interested in bridges, roads, or buildings, find the knowledge to fuel your passion and boost your understanding of the field. Enjoy the opportunity to gain practical tips and historical context in a structured and informative manner.
A book of bridges
Explore the untold story of humanity's triumphs and struggles, all reflected in the arches and spans that connect our world.
By Walter Shaw Sparrow
A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras
Venture into the heart of the American West to explore the thrilling story of a silver strike that lured dreamers and shaped a state.
By Dan De Quille
The Aeroplane in War
** Discover how nations transformed a fragile flying machine into a powerful weapon that would forever change the landscape of military strategy.
By Claude Grahame-White
A History of Aeronautics
From ancient myths to groundbreaking inventions, this is an incredible story about the timeless human quest to conquer the skies.
By Evelyn Charles Vivian
Wood-working for Beginners: A Manual for Amateurs
Discover how to build wooden projects from scratch, channeling youthful energy into craftsmanship.
By Charles G. (Charles Gardner) Wheeler
Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 1
Discover how to craft your own timeless furniture with easy-to-follow instructions perfect for both beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike.
By H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
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
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 Story of a Piece of Coal: What It Is, Whence It Comes, and Whither It Goes
Uncover the hidden history of a black rock, as it transforms from ancient forests into a key energy source, revealing a surprising tale of time, pressure, and widespread importance.
By Edward A. (Edward Alfred) Martin
British Airships, Past, Present, and Future
Discover how British innovation in lighter-than-air travel evolved from simple balloons to formidable wartime machines.
By George Whale
Steamships and their story
Witness the transformation of global transport as wind-powered vessels are overtaken by the innovative steamships that reshaped trade and society.
By E. Keble (Edward Keble) Chatterton
The Panama Canal: A history and description of the enterprise
A passage between oceans sets the stage for an enthralling history of ambition, engineering, and political intrigue.
By J. Saxon (John Saxon) Mills
Water and power for San Francisco from Hetch-Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park
A city fights for its future by tapping into a natural wonder, sparking debates about progress versus preservation.
By Martin Samuel Vilas
The American Railway: Its Construction, Development, Management, and Appliances
Discover how clever inventions and lots of planning allowed the railways to change America forever.
By Thomas Curtis Clarke
Coal and the coal mines
Discover the natural history of coal, from the formation of Earth, to the mines that fueled economic growth.
By Homer Greene
Great Western Railway Instructions
Discover a time when building safe railways depended on precise measurements, expansion calculations, and the careful art of curving tracks.
By William Wylie Grierson
Lecture on Artificial Flight Given by request at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Explore the dream of human flight through a look at past attempts, scientific principles, and the potential for transforming transportation.
By William G. Krueger
English and American tool builders
Discover the untold stories of the ingenious minds who built the machines that shaped our modern world, revolutionizing industry and laying the foundation for technological advancement.
By Joseph Wickham Roe
Illustrated Catalogue of Locomotives; Baldwin Locomotive Works
Discover how a jeweler revolutionized American transportation by building the first locomotives and shaping the future of railroads.
By Baldwin Locomotive Works
Opportunities in Aviation
Discover how war propelled flying from a risky game to a promising career for anyone willing to learn.
By Arthur Sweetser