Practical Hand Book of Gas, Oil and Steam Engines Stationary, Marine, Traction; Gas Burners, Oil Burners, Etc.; Farm, Traction, Automobile, Locomotive; A simple, practical and comprehensive book on the construction, operation and repair of all kinds of engines. Dealing with the various parts in detail and the various types of engines and also the use of different kinds of fuel.

"Practical Hand Book of Gas, Oil and Steam Engines" by John B. Rathbun is a comprehensive guide that explores the inner workings of different types of engines from the early 1900s. The book starts off by teaching about engines and how they turn heat into power, explaining different kinds such as external and internal combustion. It gives readers the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to understand how engines work, use fuel, and perform. It’s designed to give the ins and outs of building, running, and fixing gas, oil, and steam engines of all kinds, whether they're for factories, ships, tractors, or cars.