A History Of The Growth Of The Steam Engine (1883) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436669504)

""A History of the Growth of the Steam Engine"" is a comprehensive book written by Robert Henry Thurston in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the development and evolution of the steam engine from its inception to the 19th century. It covers the major milestones in the history of the steam engine, including the contributions of important inventors and engineers such as James Watt, George Stephenson, and Richard Trevithick. Thurston's book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of the steam engine's growth. The first section provides an overview of the early steam engines and their limitations. The subsequent sections discuss the improvements made to the steam engine, including the development of the high-pressure steam engine and the introduction of the compound engine. The book also covers the use of steam engines in various industries, such as transportation, mining, and manufacturing.Thurston's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and lay readers. He provides detailed technical descriptions of the steam engine's workings, but also includes historical anecdotes and biographical sketches to make the book more engaging. Overall, ""A History of the Growth of the Steam Engine"" is an important work that sheds light on one of the most significant technological advancements in human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Henry Thurston
ISBN-10: 1436669502
ISBN-13: 9781436669504
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 552
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d