Isbn: 9780239000842 - memoir of edmund cartwright (documents of social history s.) (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Reprint. The 1971 reprint of the 1843 edition. 372 pages, line drawings. Edmund Cartwright's invention of the weaving machine and his part in the development of power loom weaving and machine combing have earned him a distinguished place among textile inventors. He also turned his inventive mind to other fields; while managing the Duke of Bedford's model farm at Woburn he constructed a small steamboat. Includes a selection of Cartwright's own letters and letters he received. Useful appendices, list of patents.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0239000846.…

1st Edition in this form. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 372 pages; Fine facsimile reprint of the 1843 edition. Subjects: Cartwright, Edmund, 1743-1823 --Mechanical engineering --Biographies --Cartwright, Edmund --Early works, 1843 --Facsimiles. Series: Documents of social history. 1 Kg.…

New impression edition. Zustand: fine/fine. fine book fine price clipped dw ?Adams & Dart 1971 hardcover In stock shipped our UK warehouse.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: A Memoir of Edmund Cartwright Summary: Edmund Cartwright was an English clergyman, poet, and inventor who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Despite having no formal training in engineering or mechanics, he became interested in textile manufacturing after visiting a cotton-spinning mill. At the time, weaving was still done largely by hand, which limited production. Motivated to improve efficiency, Cartwright designed and patented the power loom in 1785. This machine mechanized the weaving process, allowing cloth to be produced much faster and with less manual labour. Although his early designs were not very efficient and his own weaving business failed, his invention was later improved by others and became a cornerstone of the textile industry. Author: Edmund Cartwright Publisher: Adams and Dart Year Published: 1971 Edition: Reprint Dimensions: 19cm x 12.5cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 0239000846 Notes: Dust jacket has been placed in new removable protective cover. Memoir was originally published in 1843 SKU: VSS / 083 / G / 7352 / 5642 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Rubbing Book condition: Very good. Binding: Intact Pages: 372 pages.…

Fine Facsimile edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 372 pages; Physical description: 11, [9], 372 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. Subjects: Cartwright, Edmund, 1743-1823. Inventors - England - Biography. Mechanical engineering - Biographies - Cartwright, Edmund - Early works, 1843. Facsimiles. Series: Documents of social history. 1 Kg. …

Hard covers, dust jacket. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. New edition. Ink stamps (pink letter R). Jacket price-clipped. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.