The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-03
WASHINGTON CITY, MONDAY FEBRUARY s. 1851
MECHANICAL ARTS & SCIENCES
d. APPLETON & CO, NEW YORK.

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A Dictionary Of Machines. Mechanics.
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Edited by OiIvER BynsE, formerly Professor If
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duke Herbert)
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