Although a book on steam tractors from by gone days this book is a fascinating work for anyone interested in antique engines. Rough and Tumble Engineering: Book of Instructions for Operators of Farm and Traction Engines is not a scientific work. It is intended for the farmer who uses his machine for various jobs. The author has lived this life and hopes that after reading his book the reader will be able to service his machine. This knowledge combined with common sense and practice will make the reader a better engineer. The author uses plain language and explanations to aid the reader. The...
Although a book on steam tractors from by gone days this book is a fascinating work for anyone interested in antique engines. Rough and Tumble Enginee...
Developed in the late 1850s, the traction engine revolutionized the agriculture industry. James H. Maggard, an authority on steam power, wrote The Traction Engine for the "rough and tumble engineers" tasked with operating these machines in the field. That was not an altogether easy task even for a seasoned professional. Breakdowns, boiler explosions, and injury could result if an operator was inattentive. This reprint of the 1900 edition of the book features expanded chapters on the subject of threshing machines and the new internal combustion engine models. Illustrated throughout, and...
Developed in the late 1850s, the traction engine revolutionized the agriculture industry. James H. Maggard, an authority on steam power, wrote The Tra...
