Publisher's Synopsis
""Methods Of Location Or Modes Of Describing And Adjusting Railway Curves And Tangents: As Practiced By The Engineers Of Pennsylvania"" is a historical book written by Samuel Wright Mifflin in 1837. The book focuses on the methods and techniques used by engineers in Pennsylvania to describe and adjust railway curves and tangents. It provides a detailed description of the various tools and instruments used by engineers to measure and calculate the curvature of railway tracks. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques described in the text. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railway engineering and the development of railroad transportation in the United States.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.