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Lives of Boulton and Walt: A History of the Invention and Introduction of the Steam Engine (1865)

by Smiles, Samuel, Jr.

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 2.8 cm

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The book ""Lives Of Boulton And Walt: A History Of The Invention And Introduction Of The Steam Engine"" was written by Samuel Smiles and published in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and achievements of two key figures in the development of the steam engine - Matthew Boulton and James Watt. Smiles delves into the history of the steam engine, detailing the early experiments and inventions that led to its eventual development. He explores the various challenges and setbacks faced by Boulton and Watt as they worked to refine and perfect their invention, and the impact that the steam engine had on the industrial revolution and the wider world.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the history of the steam engine. Smiles draws on a range of sources, including letters, diaries, and other historical documents, to provide a rich and detailed account of the lives and work of Boulton and Watt.Overall, ""Lives Of Boulton And Walt"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, and the impact of innovation on society.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

    Smiles, Samuel, Jr.

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Kessinger Publishing

  • Published

    July 2009

  • Weight

    718g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 2.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781104781590

  • ISBN-10

    110478159X

  • Eden Code

    5158007

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