A mid-Victorian survey of how things were made, written for curious boys. Starting from earths, metals and alloys, it explains the working of iron and copper and moves through the crafts and factories of the age, down to how a bookbinder sews folded sheets onto cords and presses them between boards, all illustrated by the Brothers Dalziel.
A vivid snapshot of industrial Britain at its height for readers interested in old trades and technology. Download the free EPUB.