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"How to Become an Engineer" by Frank W. Doughty is a practical guide on the journey to becoming a locomotive engineer, written in the late 19th century. The book covers a variety of topics, including the history of locomotives, a detailed description of locomotive mechanics, and step-by-step instructions for aspiring engineers on how to pursue their careers. It aims to provide young men with a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and skills
needed to succeed in this vital field of transportation. The opening of the book begins with a historical overview of steam engines, highlighting key figures such as James Watt and early developments in locomotive engineering. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding this history to grasp the significance of locomotive engineering today. Following the historical context, the text introduces essential concepts related to the role of an engineer, discussing the various types of engineers and establishing a clear focus on locomotive operation. The narrative encourages the reader to pursue the craft diligently and to value hands-on experience as a critical part of their journey in engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Doughty, Frank W. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06032952 |
| Title | How to become an engineer : containing full instructions how to proceed in order to become a locomotive engineer : also directions for building a model locomotive; together with a full description of everything an engineer should know |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Digital Library of the Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Locomotives -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44604 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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