Cumming, Alexander (1733 – 1814)

« Horloger et inventeur écossais; connu pour avoir mis au point un mécanisme de chasse d’eau associé à un système de siphon. » Bibliothèque Mondiale du Cheval

– Observations on the Effects which Carriage Wheels, with Rims of Different Shapes, have on the Roads; respectfully offered to the consideration of the legislature. By Alexander cumming, F.R.S. London, Printed by W. Bulmer and Co. Russel-Court, Cleveland-Row, St. James’s, 1799.

– Observations on the very Important and Contrary Effects which Carriage Wheels with Rims of Cylindrical, and of Conical Shape have on the Roads, and on the labour of cattle : with estimates of the national advantages that may reasonably be expected from the adoption of the cylindrical shape of carriage wheels. By Alexander cumming, Esq, F.R.S. Edin. London, Printed by J. & E. Hodson et sold by Messrs. Faulders, etc, 1809.

– A supplement to the Observations on the Effects which Carriage Wheels. London, Printed by J. & E. Hodson, 1809.