The London Journal of Arts and Sciences, Volume 14Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1828 Containing reports of all new patents, with a description of their respective principles and properties: also, original communications on subjects connected with science and philosophy; particularly such as embrace the most recent inventions and dicoveries in practical mechanics. |
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