| Author |
Hawkins, N. (Nehemiah), 1833-1928 |
| LoC No. |
tmp96024406
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| Title |
Self-Help Mechanical Drawing: An Educational Treatise
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| Original Publication |
United States: Theo. Audel,1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Self-Help Mechanical Drawing: An Educational Treatise" by N. Hawkins is a self-help guide on mechanical drawing written in the early 20th century. The book aims to educate readers on the principles and practices of drawing in industrial and mechanical contexts, emphasizing the importance of this skill for career advancement in related fields. It combines instructional text with diagrams and offers practical exercises to develop drawing techniques. At the start of the treatise, the author outlines the significance of drawing as a universal language essential for effective communication in engineering and design. Hawkins reflects on his personal experiences and stresses that a solid understanding of drawing enhances one's employability and authority in mechanical professions. He introduces basic concepts like chalk work and free-hand drawing as foundational skills, encouraging readers to embrace the learning process through practical application. The emphasis is on self-help and diligence, suggesting that persistence in mastering drawing can lead to professional success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
T: Technology
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| Subject |
Mechanical drawing
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67166 |
| Release Date |
Jan 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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