An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical. :

Wherein the most reasonable and advantageous methods of raising and conducting water, for the watering noblemens and gentlemens seats, buildings, gardens, &c., are carefully (and in a manner not yet publish'd in any language) laid down ... Illustrated and explain'd by sixty copper cuts, done by the best hands ... Collected from the best of the Italian and French designs (together with some new ones of the author's own invention) ... containing a Physico-Mechanical Inquiry into the original and rise of Springs ... the principles of Waterworks, and the draughts and descriptions of some of the best Engines for raising and distributing water for the supply of country seats, cities, towns corporate, &c. /
By Stephen Switzer ...
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Main Creator: Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: London : T. Astley [etc.], 1729.
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Notes:Paged continuously.

Vol. I, 26, 274, 10 p.

Vol. I, [8], 413, [8] p.

Physical description: 2 v. in 1. : ill. (part fold.), 60 (i.e. 61) ; 25 cm.

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