Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Clarke, Cuthbert

by James McMullen Rigg

CLARKE, CUTHBERT (fl. 1777), writer on agriculture and mechanics, published:

1. ‘A Philosophical Investigation of the Origin, Vicissitude, and Power of Steam employed in a Fire-engine,’ 1773, 8vo.
2. ‘The True Theory and Practice of Husbandry, deduced from Philosophical Researches and Experience’ (in the shape of a dialogue between Agricola and Philosophus), together with a small treatise on ‘Mechanics,' 1777, 4to.

[Donaldson’s Agricultural Biography, p. 63; Brit Mus. Cat.]

J. M. R.