MORIN - A COLLECTION OF NEWS FROM APPLIED MECHANICS

MORIN A.

A COLLECTION OF NEWS IN APPLIED MECHANICS

For the use of engineers, mechanics, builders, and all technicians in general.

Arranged on the basis of the works and insights of the most eminent engineers.

Translated and published by himself from the last 4th edition by Józef Sporny.

Warsaw, 1858r. p. 590, IV; illustrations in the text - woodcuts; format 14.5x22 cm.

"This work is primarily aimed at practice and is not so much concerned with the theoretical derivation of formulas as with the visible application of such formulas. The Polish edition is not inferior to the French, and is distinguished by its purity of language." Source: Lesław Łukaszewicz, "Rys dziejów piśmiennictwa polskiego".
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