{"product_id":"a-dictionary-of-mechanical-science-arts-manufactures-and-miscellaneous-knowledge-vol-1-of-2","title":"A Dictionary of Mechanical Science, Arts, Manufactures, and Miscellaneous Knowledge Vol 1 of 2","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAlexander Jamieson, LL.D.\u003cbr\u003eLondon: Henry Fisher, Son, and Co., 1827\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn impressive large-format illustrated scientific dictionary published during the height of the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eJamieson's \u003cem\u003eDictionary of Mechanical Science\u003c\/em\u003e attempted to gather the scientific and practical knowledge of its age into a single reference work, covering mechanics, engineering, mathematics, astronomy, optics, architecture, metallurgy, manufacturing, agriculture, natural history and numerous other subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe work is extensively illustrated with hundreds of engravings, including diagrams of machinery, scientific instruments, engineering techniques and astronomical phenomena, together with larger engraved plates and maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAmong the most striking illustrations is a large plate of “The Solar System.” Published nineteen years before the discovery of Neptune in 1846, it provides a fascinating representation of the Solar System as understood in 1827.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAlso present is an impressive engraved map of North America, showing the continent before the independence of Texas and the later westward expansion of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn allegorical engraved frontispiece celebrates science, industry, mathematics, geography and the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Industrial Revolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePublished in 1827, this dictionary captures Britain during a period of extraordinary technological change. The Stockton and Darlington Railway had opened only two years earlier, while steam power, mechanised manufacturing and advances in engineering were transforming Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe entries on subjects such as blast furnaces, aqueducts, diving bells, foundations, optics and machinery provide a remarkable contemporary record of the technologies that helped create the modern industrial world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBinding \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBound in an attractive full black leather binding, extensively decorated in blind with floral and foliate borders. Raised bands and blind-tooled compartments decorate the spine, which is lettered “Dictionary of Mechanical Science – Jamieson – London 1827.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe binding shows rubbing and wear, particularly to the edges, corners and raised bands, but retains considerable character and attractive tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eInternally there is scattered foxing, toning and staining consistent with age, heavier in places including the frontispiece. The engravings and maps shown remain detailed and attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlease note: this appears likely to be Volume I of a work normally issued in two volumes, and is therefore offered as such unless further collation establishes otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAuthor: Alexander Jamieson, LL.D.\u003cbr\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eA Dictionary of Mechanical Science, Arts, Manufactures, and Miscellaneous Knowledge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Henry Fisher, Son, and Co.\u003cbr\u003ePlace: London\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1827\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Full blind-tooled leather\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: Hundreds of engravings, diagrams, maps and plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating snapshot of science and technology in 1827, particularly appealing for collectors of engineering, astronomy, cartography and the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight - 3.31kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight - 27.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth - 23.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness - 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momo Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54639552528723,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9187\/5411\/files\/IMG_8708.jpg?v=1787231762","url":"https:\/\/www.momorarebooks.co.uk\/products\/a-dictionary-of-mechanical-science-arts-manufactures-and-miscellaneous-knowledge-vol-1-of-2","provider":"Momo Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}