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WHITWORTH, JOSEPH, Sir. Miscellaneous Papers on Mechanical Subjects. Mounted albumen photograph showing results of ballistic experiment. 13 parts in one volume. 4to, original gilt-panelled brown morocco by J. Winstanley of Manchester, spine and cover edges rubbed. Manchester: George Falkner, 1870
Whitworth (1803-87) was a mechanical engineer known for his innovations in machine tool manufacture and mechanical construction. He also made notable advances in firearms production, to which he devoted much of his attention following the Crimean War. "Whitworth was a pioneer of modern production engineering, outstanding for his refinement and systemization of engineering methods. His mind was that of an experimentalist" (ODNB). Bibliotheca Mechanica, page 354.
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