 Two volume 1992 edition of Kempe's Engineers Year-Book. | |
| Editor | H. R. Kempe (1852-1935) |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Engineering |
| Genre | Reference work; Yearbook |
| Publisher | Morgan-Grampian Ltd. |
Kempe's Engineers Year Book was for many years a standard reference work of practical engineering information in the United Kingdom, covering a wide range of subjects. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
First published in 1894 by H. R. Kempe with W. Hannaford-Smith and then published annually, except during World War II, until 2002[ citation needed ], [9] [10] the book was a standard source of reference for civil, mechanical, electrical, marine, mining, and other engineers. [11]
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