Commins (his father gave that name to a diesel engine) published the first edition under his Carnot Press imprint in 1976. A solid, accessible history of the internal combustion engine from 1673 (Huygen's gunpowder engine concept) to 1900. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Internal Fire

Engineering & Transportation

Cummins, C. Lyle, Jr.

Automotive

Society of Automotive Engineers

Fascinating and comprehensive history of the diesel engine, written by the son of Clessie Cummins, founder of Cummins Engine Co. With such a deep family background, it is not surprising that this book covers in sympathetic and intelligent detail the entire sweep of Rudolf Diesel's original ideas, the struggles to perfect the diesel, and the creation of an international industry that brought the world's most efficient motor to market. Illustrated with black and white photos. 746 pages plus 4 pages of ads.

Diesel's Engine: From Conception to 1918

Science & Math

Technology

Carnot USA Books

Like new condition. No tears or marks.

Internal Fire: The Internal-Combustion Engine 1673-1900

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

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