Heron of Alexandria was an important ancient Greek inventor of mechanical devices whose inventions included the first steam ...

Scotland has long been known as a nation of innovators. The Scots have had a hand in everything, from mammal cloning to the steam engine. Though the country is steeped in tradition and pride, it's ...

Vol. 2 consists of plates only. A later ed. of v. 2 only was published in 1845 with title: Illustrations of steam machinery and steam naval architecture. siris_sil_246041 ...

The first thing you might notice about the restored locomotive departing from Old Sacramento is the billowing cloud of steam pouring out of the shiny, black engine, stamped with the name Granite Rock ...