Theater of Machines, Volume 3

now have but a small understanding of these things, I nevertheless carry a special desire for them among other pursuits. Therefore, I first edited the first part of his Theatri Machinarum Theater of Machines through the initiative of the late Mr. Heinrich Zeising, and later brought another part to it, and published it at my own expense through the press. And because, among these, the mill-work is, by virtue of its necessity, not the least, but perhaps the most important, this Third Part also deals with the same. Additionally, so that nothing might be lacking in perfection, every single piece is presented in copperplate engravings, just as the previous ones were, etc. And since, as Solomon writes of wisdom, it dwells gladly with those who value it, there is no doubt that all other good arts find a good place with those who are favorable toward them. Thus, I could not refrain from dedicating this Third Part to my Brother-in-law.