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Diagram showing the evolution of the steam engine, 1968 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/2/5/4

Scope and Contents

This large diagram was used to illustrate Joseph Needham's Thomas Newcomen Centenary Lecture, 1963 on 'The Prenatal History of the Steam Engine'. It was reduced and included as an illustration in 'Clerks and Craftsmen..'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968 - 1969

Extent

1 item(s) (1 document) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Date information

DateText: Undated, [1968 or 1969?]..

Finding aid date

2007-02-15 10:30:29+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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