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050 4 _aTS
100 1 _aHobbs, A. C.,
_d1812-1891
245 1 0 _aRudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-05
508 _aE-text prepared by deaurider, Harry Lamé, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks" by A. C. Hobbs and George Dodd is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The treatise addresses the intricate art and technology behind lock construction, offering insights into various types of locks and their mechanisms. The authors aim to enhance the reader's understanding of the importance of lock security and the principles that govern lock design. The opening of the work presents a preface that outlines its origins, detailing how it was compiled from discussions and contributions by various experts, including Professor Cowper and Mr. Hobbs. The text emphasizes the often-overlooked complexities of locks, which are integral to security and yet remain poorly understood by the general public. The treatise promises a systematic exploration of lock types, mechanisms, and historical context, thereby stimulating curiosity and encouraging advancements in the locksmithing craft. This foundation sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of both ancient and modern locks, showcasing their significance in everyday and commercial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLocks and keys
700 1 _aDodd, George,
_d1808-1881
700 1 _aTomlinson, Charles,
_d1808-1897
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63128
999 _c103952
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