James Rumsey

American mechanical engineer (1743-1792)

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Died	1792

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A short treatise on the application of steam: whereby is clearly shewn, from actual experiments, that steam may be applied to propel boats or vessels of any burthen against rapid currents with great velocity. The same princples are also introduced with effect, by a machine of a simple and cheap construction, for the purpose of raising water sufficient for the working of grist-mills, saw-mills, &c. and for watering meadows and other purposes of agriculture.

by James Rumsey
First published in 1788
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A plan wherein the power of steam is fully shewn

by James Rumsey First published in 1788
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Proposals for forming a company, to enable James Rumsey to carry into execution, on a large and extensive plan, his steamboat and sundry other machines herein after mentioned

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The explanations, and annexed plates, of the following improvements in mechanics, viz. 1st, a new constructed boiler. 2nd, a machine for raising water. 3d, a grist-mill. 4th, a sawmill, &c. are respectfully dedicated to the patrons of the plans, by the inventor

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Specification of James Rumsey: boilers for steam engines, for distillation, &c

by James Rumsey First published in 1854
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A plan wherein the power of steam is fully shewn, by a new constructed machine, for propelling boats or vessels, of any burthen, against the most rapid streams or rivers, with great velocity.: Also, a machine, constructed on similar philosophical principles, by which water may be raised for grist or saw-mills, watering of meadows, &c. &c.

by James Rumsey First published in 1788
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A short treatise on the application of steam, whereby is clearly shewn from actual experiments, that steam may be applied to propel boats or vessels of any burthen against rapid currents with great velocity: The same principles are also introduced with effect, by a machine of a simple and cheap construction, for the purpose of raising water sufficient for the working of grist mills, saw mills, &c., and for watering meadows and other purposes of agriculture

by James Rumsey First published in 1849
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Wikidata: Q6142501
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A plan wherein the power of steam is fully shewn

Proposals for forming a company, to enable James Rumsey to carry into execution, on a large and extensive plan, his steamboat and sundry other machines herein after mentioned

The explanations, and annexed plates, of the following improvements in mechanics, viz. 1st, a new constructed boiler. 2nd, a machine for raising water. 3d, a grist-mill. 4th, a sawmill, &c. are respectfully dedicated to the patrons of the plans, by the inventor

Specification of James Rumsey: boilers for steam engines, for distillation, &c

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