"Gas engine" Quotes from Famous Books
... about twelve months ago, with eight lamps only on one side of the court. The system was that of Brush. The dynamo machine was driven by an eight horse-power Otto gas engine, supplied by Messrs. Crossley. The comparison with the gas was so much in favor of electricity, and the success of the experiment so encouraging, that it was determined to light up ... — Scientific American Supplement, No. 288 - July 9, 1881 • Various |