This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Wonders of Water and Hydraulic Power in Industry
An overview of water power as a future resource and its varied industrial uses. Describes jet force, hydraulic presses, and lifting capabilities from mining to steel forgings, with historical notes from Herodotus to Bramah and Manchester University. Highlights vast potential and practical demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango Col
United States
Grenoble
Spain
Toledo
Herodotus
Ctesibus
Archimedes
Joseph Bramah
Physical Laboratory of Manchester University
Bethlehem Steel Company