The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by FireThomas Savery, an English inventor, and engineer, in the book "The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire" discusses in detail his invention of a steam-powered pump. This book describes the system by which the system operates and the potential uses with well-described images. A book for lovers of inventions and avid observers. |
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