Wonderful Machines of the Far West, Vol. 1

Preface to the
Illustrations of
Various Machines

...not troubling human labor. It has benefits for the flying

substitute for plowing, saving the labor of oxen and horses. Relying on wind and water

extinguishing fire disasters. Repeating crossbows for defending against great enemies

drought and flood, irrigation wheels for conveying water, clepsydras, and water pumps

are used in military affairs. And the siphon and the crane-neck pump are prepared for...