Project Gutenberg 2020-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 238 Hobbs, A. C. 1812 1891 Hobbs, Alfred Charles Dodd, George 1808 1881 Tomlinson, Charles 1808 1897 Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks E-text prepared by deaurider, Harry Lamé, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks" by A. C. Hobbs and George Dodd is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The treatise addresses the intricate art and technology behind lock construction, offering insights into various types of locks and their mechanisms. The authors aim to enhance the reader's understanding of the importance of lock security and the principles that govern lock design. The opening of the work presents a preface that outlines its origins, detailing how it was compiled from discussions and contributions by various experts, including Professor Cowper and Mr. Hobbs. The text emphasizes the often-overlooked complexities of locks, which are integral to security and yet remain poorly understood by the general public. The treatise promises a systematic exploration of lock types, mechanisms, and historical context, thereby stimulating curiosity and encouraging advancements in the locksmithing craft. This foundation sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of both ancient and modern locks, showcasing their significance in everyday and commercial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Locks and keys TS Text Category: Engineering & Technology 535699 2025-07-25T06:34:40.723687 text/html 499209 2024-10-18T05:47:16 text/html 4853789 2025-07-25T06:35:27.848530 application/epub+zip 4860309 2025-07-25T06:35:01.822638 application/epub+zip 256683 2025-07-25T06:34:42.195663 application/epub+zip 10576673 2025-07-25T06:35:34.013422 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10504051 2025-07-25T06:35:08.424571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359503 2022-09-28T13:07:06.301289 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443259 2025-07-25T06:34:39.504710 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 423190 2024-10-18T05:47:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17294 2025-07-25T06:35:34.198415 application/rdf+xml 19381 2025-07-25T06:34:42.410681 image/jpeg 2833 2025-07-25T06:34:42.305660 image/jpeg 5137209 2025-07-25T06:34:40.938707 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia