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R-188
The Romance of Engines
Takashi Suzuki, May 1997, 43 Chapters, 488 Pages, Hardbound
 $70.00

This interesting book examines the development of the engine from an historical perspective. Originally published in Japanese, The Romance of Engines' English translation offers readers insight into lessons learned throughout the engine's history.

Topics covered include:

  • Newcomen's Steam Engine
  • The Watt Steam Engine
  • Internal Combustion Engine
  • Nicolaus August Otto and His Engine
  • Sadi Carnot and the Adiabatic Engine
  • Radial Engines; Piston and Cylinder Problems
  • Engine Life
  • Problem of Cooling
  • Engine Compartments
  • Knocking; Energy Conservation
  • Bugatti; Volkswagen
  • Rolls Royce
  • Packard
  • Daimler-Benz DB601 Engine
  • And more!

Well-illustrated with numerous charts, drawings, and figures, The Romance of Engines is a book that belongs on the bookshelves of all engine designers, engine enthusiasts, and automotive historians.

 

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"The Romance of Engines is a book which examines the development of the engine from an historical perspective. Topics covered in the book include: steam engines; internal combustion engine; Nicolaus August Otto and his engine; Sadi Carnot and the Adiabatic engine; radial engines; engine life, problem of cooling; knocking; Volkswagen and Rolls Royce. Illustrated with numerous charts, drawings, and figures." - Design Product News