Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 292 Bourne, John, C. E. Bourne, John, civil engineer A Catechism of the Steam Engine Produced by Robert Connal and PG Distributed Proofreaders from images generously provided by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries. "A Catechism of the Steam Engine" by John Bourne is a technical guide written in the mid-19th century that serves as an extensive reference on steam engines and their applications. The book covers various uses of steam technology in mines, mills, transportation, and agriculture, providing practical instructions for the manufacture and management of different types of engines. Through its systematic approach, the text intends to educate both novices and experienced engineers, taking readers from fundamental concepts to advanced technical details. At the start of the work, the author introduces his intention behind the book, expressing the need for a revised and corrected edition that reflects advancements in steam engine technology. He aims to bridge the knowledge gap for young engineers while maintaining practical relevance. The opening also discusses the book's organization into chapters for clarity and outlines essential elements relating to steam engines, such as the classifications, principles of heat and steam, and the many nuances involved in engine construction and operation. By addressing both theory and practical instruction, the opening establishes a foundation for a comprehensive understanding of steam engines that the rest of the work will build upon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Steam engineering Steam-engines TJ Text Technology Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 982333 2025-07-05T05:58:23.214938 text/html 960476 2024-12-06T20:12:29 text/html 1073772 2025-07-05T05:58:38.353904 application/epub+zip 1084062 2025-07-05T05:58:28.238922 application/epub+zip 368787 2025-07-05T05:58:25.414917 application/epub+zip 6352195 2025-07-05T05:58:44.556887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6280551 2025-07-05T05:58:35.842869 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585529 2022-09-05T11:09:28.892793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 861461 2025-07-05T05:58:20.949988 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 841530 2024-10-28T18:21:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16353 2025-07-05T05:58:44.690824 application/rdf+xml 13489 2025-07-05T05:58:25.954910 image/jpeg 3276 2025-07-05T05:58:25.681919 image/jpeg 1558077 2025-07-05T05:58:23.423971 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog