Historical And Descriptive Anecdotes Of Steam Engines And Of Their Inventors And Improvers V1 (1829)

Autor*innen

• Robert Stuart

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• 436 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the evolution of steam engines, this comprehensive work explores their invention and development up to the early 19th century. It highlights key figures like James Watt, detailing his innovations and collaboration with Matthew Boulton. The text also examines contributions from other inventors such as Thomas Newcomen and George Stephenson, while describing various steam engine types and their industrial applications in mining, textiles, and transportation. This historical account serves as a significant resource for understanding the steam engine's transformative impact on society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback