Diesel's Engine: From Conception to 1918

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.