Henry Root: Surveyor, Engineer And Inventor (1921) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436868686)

Henry Root: Surveyor, Engineer and Inventor is a book written by Henry Root himself and published in 1921. The book is an autobiographical account of Root's life as a surveyor, engineer and inventor. Root describes his early life and education, his work as a surveyor and engineer, and his various inventions and patents. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Root's life and career. Root discusses his experiences working on various engineering projects, including the construction of bridges, railways and canals. He also discusses his inventions, which include a machine for making concrete blocks, a device for measuring the density of liquids, and a system for transmitting power over long distances. Throughout the book, Root provides detailed descriptions of the various machines and devices he invented, as well as the scientific principles behind their operation. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of innovation and the role of engineers and inventors in society. Overall, Henry Root: Surveyor, Engineer and Inventor provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most innovative engineers and inventors of the early 20th century.Personal History And Reminiscences With Personal Opinions On Contemporary Events, 1845-1921.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: Henry Root
ISBN-10: 1436868688
ISBN-13: 9781436868686
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.31d