There are actually a great many of these "mechanical movement" books from that time period, circa 19th to early 20th century.
They are contemporary with similar books on "electrical machinery" (generators and motors, mainly), "steam engineering", "home and farm improvements/implements", and many other similar subjects.
Some were aimed at the professional engineer, while others were meant or accessible to the ordinary person with such interests or needs.
I enjoy discovering and adding these books to my collection when I can find them at used and antiquarian bookstores.
They are contemporary with similar books on "electrical machinery" (generators and motors, mainly), "steam engineering", "home and farm improvements/implements", and many other similar subjects.
Some were aimed at the professional engineer, while others were meant or accessible to the ordinary person with such interests or needs.
I enjoy discovering and adding these books to my collection when I can find them at used and antiquarian bookstores.