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Who Invented The Screw Propeller? Were The Patented Propellers Of Francis Pettit Smith In Every Respect Direct Plagerisms? (1858)

Who Invented The Screw Propeller? Were The Patented Propellers Of Francis Pettit Smith In Every Respect Direct Plagerisms? (1858)

Nicol, James

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Military HistoryGeneral Science

ISBN10: 1169008631
ISBN13: 9781169008632
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Who Invented The Screw Propeller? Were The Patented Propellers Of Francis Pettit Smith In Every Respect Direct Plagiarisms? is a book written by James Nicol in 1858. The book explores the history of the screw propeller and the controversy surrounding its invention. Specifically, it examines the claim made by Francis Pettit Smith that he invented the screw propeller and the accusations that his patented propellers were actually plagiarized from earlier designs. The book provides a detailed analysis of the evidence for and against Smith's claims, drawing on historical documents and technical knowledge of propeller design. It also discusses the broader implications of the controversy for the history of technology and intellectual property. Overall, the book is a fascinating exploration of the history of the screw propeller and the complex issues surrounding its invention and patenting.Being A Statement Of Facts.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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