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Hawkins, N. (Nehemiah)
1833
1928
Hawkins, Nehemiah
Rogers, William
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Self-Help Mechanical Drawing: An Educational Treatise
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"Self-Help Mechanical Drawing: An Educational Treatise" by N. Hawkins is a self-help guide on mechanical drawing written in the early 20th century. The book aims to educate readers on the principles and practices of drawing in industrial and mechanical contexts, emphasizing the importance of this skill for career advancement in related fields. It combines instructional text with diagrams and offers practical exercises to develop drawing techniques. At the start of the treatise, the author outlines the significance of drawing as a universal language essential for effective communication in engineering and design. Hawkins reflects on his personal experiences and stresses that a solid understanding of drawing enhances one's employability and authority in mechanical professions. He introduces basic concepts like chalk work and free-hand drawing as foundational skills, encouraging readers to embrace the learning process through practical application. The emphasis is on self-help and diligence, suggesting that persistence in mastering drawing can lead to professional success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/selfhelpmechanic00hawk
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