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A philosophical investigation of the origin, Vicissitude, and Power of steam employed in a fire-engine with A candid and familiar Explanation of the Parts, Powers, and true Construction of that ingenious Machine: and Demonstration that the Force of the Steam is the direct and efficient Cause of the Ascent of the Piston in the Cylinder: And also the Occasion of all Evacuation therein by snifting, &c. contrary to the mistaken Opinion of many Engineers, &c. From whence the true Rationale and Construction of that noble Machine may be easily deduced, many Errors corrected, and Improvements made. By Cuthbert Clarke.
printed and sold by T. Slack, for the author
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