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The mechanics' complete library of modern rules, facts, processes, etc.

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Edison, Thomas F.
Westinghouse, Charles J.
Edition
Rev. up-to-date ed.
Publication Date
c1900
Call Number
621.092 EDI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV011.7.1
Call Number
621.092 EDI
Edition
Rev. up-to-date ed.
Author
Edison, Thomas F.
Westinghouse, Charles J.
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Laird & Lee
Publication Date
c1900
Physical Description
588 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.
Inscription
"Henry Love", hand written on inside front cover "H. MOREY & Co. Booksellers & Stationers. NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.", printed on a green sticker inside the back cover
Library Subject (LOC)
Mechanical engineering
Names
Love, George Richard
Exworthy, William Albert "Bert"
Object History
Book was the property of George Love and used by him
Notes
"Facts about electricity--How to make and run dynamos--All about batteries, telephones, electric railways and lighting--Engineering explained--Rules for the instruction of engineers, firemen, machinists mechanics, artisans and all craftsmen--Tables of alloy--Useful recipes--Information concerning glass, metal, wood working, leather, artificial ice-making, chemical experiments, glossary of technical terms, etc. etc." --T.p.
"Compiled by Thomas F. Edison A.M., and Charles J. Westinghouse" --T.p.
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Voices from Two Rivers : harnessing the power of the Peace and Columbia

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Stanley, Meg, 1962-
B.C. Hydro
Publication Date
c2010
Call Number
333.793 STA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
9781553654957
Call Number
333.793 STA
Author
Stanley, Meg, 1962-
B.C. Hydro
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Publication Date
c2010
Physical Description
vii, 312 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Inscription
Opposite of front end paper on the top half of page: "PRESENTED TO LISA COOD - CURATOR - BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM & CAROUSEL BY THE BC HYDRO POWER PIONEERS SEPT 29/12 HAPPY READING! PHIL HORTON - POWER PIONEER" [Printed in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Hydroelectric power plants
Names
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-298) and index.
"This book was commissioned by the BC Hydro Power Pioneers Association to recognize and celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the BC Hydro and Power Authority."
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Ornamental turning : a work of practical instruction in the above art, volume 1

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Evans, J. H. 1843-1919
Publication Date
1903
Call Number
621.94 EVA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV011.7.2
Call Number
621.94 EVA
Author
Evans, J. H. 1843-1919
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Guilbert Pitman
Publication Date
1903
Printer
William Clowes and Sons, Limited
Physical Description
xii, 165 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
back endpaper is folded in top left corner
Library Subject (LOC)
Turning (Lathe work)
Names
Love, George Richard
Exworthy, William Albert "Bert"
Object History
Book was the property of George Love and used by him
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Evans, J.H. (John Henry), 1843-1919
"with numerous engravings and plates" --T.p.
7 pages of advertisements for other books published by Guilbert Pitman found after p.165
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