James Watt And The History Of Steam Power (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163450499)

""James Watt And The History Of Steam Power"" by Ivor B. Hart is a comprehensive biography of James Watt, a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer who played a crucial role in the development of steam power. The book explores Watt's life, from his early years as a struggling instrument maker to his partnership with Matthew Boulton, a successful businessman who helped finance Watt's experiments.The author delves into Watt's numerous inventions, including his improvements to the steam engine, which revolutionized the way power was generated and transformed the industrial landscape of Britain. The book also examines the social and economic impact of Watt's inventions, as well as the political and intellectual climate of the time.Hart's writing is engaging and accessible, and he provides ample context for readers who may not be familiar with the technical aspects of Watt's work. The book is extensively researched, drawing on primary sources such as Watt's letters and journals, as well as secondary sources from the fields of history and engineering.Overall, ""James Watt And The History Of Steam Power"" is an informative and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures of the Industrial Revolution. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of technology, engineering, and innovation.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: Ivor B. Hart
ISBN-10: 1163450499
ISBN-13: 9781163450499
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d