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Paperback What Came out of the Box: A Biography of AGM Michell Book
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ISBN: 0228820510

ISBN13: 9780228820512

What Came out of the Box: A Biography of AGM Michell

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Anthony George Maldon (AGM) Michell was undoubtedly one of the greatest Australian engineers. A prolific inventor, he is best known for his tilting pad thrust bearing. It remains one of the greatest inventions in lubrication science, and revolutionised ship propulsion - without it, modern shipping would not be possible.


For the first time, this book reveals the story of Michell's fascinating life and astonishing achievements, and...

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