George Westinghouse: His Life and Achievements (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161395815)

""George Westinghouse: His Life and Achievements"" is a biography written by Frank Crane that chronicles the fascinating life of the American inventor, entrepreneur, and engineer, George Westinghouse. The book provides a detailed account of Westinghouse's life from his childhood to his rise as one of the most successful and influential inventors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book explores Westinghouse's early years and his passion for engineering and invention, which led him to develop numerous groundbreaking innovations, including the air brake for trains, the automatic railway signal, and the alternating current (AC) power system. The author also delves into Westinghouse's business ventures, including the founding of the Westinghouse Electric Company, which became a major player in the electrical industry.In addition to detailing Westinghouse's many achievements, the book also explores his personal life, including his family and relationships, as well as his philanthropic efforts and contributions to society. The author paints a vivid picture of Westinghouse's impact on American industry and technology, and his legacy as a pioneer in the field of engineering and innovation.Overall, ""George Westinghouse: His Life and Achievements"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a fascinating look at the life and work of one of America's most influential inventors and entrepreneurs.1925. George Westinghouse is the man who made rapid transit manageable. Modern transportation would have gotten nowhere but for him. The swift, steam-driven wheels of transportation might have remained as unsafe as TNT if George Westinghouse had never hitched his air brakes to them. He made it safe to go fast by showing us how to slow down, to stop. This little book gives a biographical sketch of this fascinating man.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: Frank Crane
ISBN-10: 1161395814
ISBN-13: 9781161395815
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d