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James Watt And The History Of Steam Power

James Watt And The History Of Steam Power

Hart, Ivor B.

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1428656669
ISBN13: 9781428656666
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
James Watt and the History of Steam Power is a comprehensive book that delves into the life and work of James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine. Written by Ivor B. Hart, the book traces the history of steam power from its earliest origins to the modern era, with a particular focus on Watt's contributions to the field.The book begins with a brief overview of the history of steam power, including the early experiments of Hero of Alexandria and the inventions of Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen. It then moves on to James Watt's early life and education, and his work as an instrument maker and engineer.The heart of the book is a detailed examination of Watt's work on the steam engine, including his improvements to the Newcomen engine and the development of his own design, the Watt engine. The book covers the technical details of these engines, as well as their impact on industry and society.In addition to his work on the steam engine, the book also explores Watt's other inventions and his contributions to science and engineering more broadly. It covers his work on the measurement of power and energy, his partnership with Matthew Boulton, and his involvement in the Lunar Society of Birmingham.Throughout the book, Hart provides a rich historical context for Watt's work, discussing the social, economic, and political factors that shaped the development of steam power. He also explores the legacy of Watt's work, including its impact on the Industrial Revolution and its continuing relevance today.Overall, James Watt and the History of Steam Power is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of technology, engineering, and science.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.

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