Joseph Allen Galbraith / Samuel Haughton
The Manual of Mechanics is a book written by Joseph Allen Galbraith and originally published in 1860. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of mechanics, covering topics such as force, motion, work, energy, and power. It is designed to be a practical reference for engineers, mechanics, and students of mechanics, providing clear explanations and examples of the fundamental concepts of the field. The book is organized into chapters that cover various aspects of mechanics, including statics, dynamics, kinematics, and kinetics. Each chapter includes a detailed discussion of the principles involved, as well as examples and problems for the reader to work through. The Manual of Mechanics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of mechanics, and remains a classic work in the field to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.