This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of pneumatics, the study of the behavior of gases under pressure. Charles Tomlinson covers the basic principles of the subject, including the physics of gases and the properties of compressed air. The book also provides practical advice on the design and maintenance of pneumatic machinery. With its clear explanations and useful illustrations, this book is ideal for students and professionals alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.