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Paperback. Condition: New. First published in 1891, this memoir describes the life of the metallurgist and inventor Sidney Gilchrist Thomas (1850-1885), best-known for discovering the method of eliminating phosphorus from pig iron which revolutionised the commercial production of steel. Professing a desire to give a 'true' account of a life in contrast to the somewhat hagiographic approach of some contemporary writers, Thomas' biographer, R. W. Burnie, sets out to construct 'a brief history of a very striking and individual character'. The details of Thomas' short life are narrated in 22 chapters, beginning with his early education, his work as a schoolmaster and police clerk whilst studying law and chemistry at night, his career, and his work-related travels, which took him everywhere from central Europe to New Zealand. The memoir also includes a postscript which reveals that Thomas left his considerable fortune to workers in steel production.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Size: 12mo. 314 pp. Binding split in a couple of places. Spine cocked, with wear to extremities. Endpapers browned slightly, text block clean. Edges foxed and browned. Covers marked and creased. Contains frontispiece. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Engineering, Industrial, Trade; England; 19th century; Science & Technology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 38365. …

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The memoir and letters of Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, the inventor behind a revolutionary process for extracting steel from iron, is a fascinating account of one of the most important phases in the development of iron and steel in the late 19th century. The book provides a vivid insight into the working of the iron and steel industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and into the life of a key inventor. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of industry or the history of technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The memoir and letters of Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, the inventor behind a revolutionary process for extracting steel from iron, is a fascinating account of one of the most important phases in the development of iron and steel in the late 19th century. The book provides a vivid insight into the working of the iron and steel industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and into the life of a key inventor. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of industry or the history of technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and inventions of Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, an innovator whose work had a profound impact on the development of the steel industry. Born into a family of Welsh descent, Thomas's intelligence manifested itself early, and he pursued interests in science and engineering throughout his childhood. Despite a promising academic career, financial constraints forced him into a position as a police court clerk at the age of seventeen. Thomas's resilience and passion for scientific inquiry led him to continue studying chemistry in his spare time, attending evening classes at the Birkbeck Institute. Inspired by a lecture on the need for dephosphorization in the Bessemer process, Thomas embarked on a quest to solve this problem, experimenting tirelessly until he stumbled upon a groundbreaking technique in 1878. His basic process, which used a basic lining in the converter, effectively removed phosphorus from molten iron. This discovery revolutionized steelmaking, enabling the production of high-quality steel from ores previously considered unusable and transformed the global steel industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New. This 1891 publication describes the brief life and important work of the metallurgist and inventor Sidney Gilchrist Thomas. Editor(s): Burnie, R. W. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology. Num Pages: 334 pages, 2 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JH; BJ; BM; TBX; TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430. . 2011. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Memoir and Letters of Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, Inventor | Sidney Gilchrist Thomas (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 336 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783744715898 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Condition: New. This 1891 publication describes the brief life and important work of the metallurgist and inventor Sidney Gilchrist Thomas. Editor(s): Burnie, R. W. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology. Num Pages: 334 pages, 2 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JH; BJ; BM; TBX; TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430. . 2011. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - First published in 1891, this memoir describes the life of the metallurgist and inventor Sidney Gilchrist Thomas (1850-1885), best-known for discovering the method of eliminating phosphorus from pig iron which revolutionised the commercial production of steel. Professing a desire to give a 'true' account of a life in contrast to the somewhat hagiographic approach of some contemporary writers, Thomas' biographer, R. W. Burnie, sets out to construct 'a brief history of a very striking and individual character'. The details of Thomas' short life are narrated in 22 chapters, beginning with his early education, his work as a schoolmaster and police clerk whilst studying law and chemistry at night, his career, and his work-related travels, which took him everywhere from central Europe to New Zealand. The memoir also includes a postscript which reveals that Thomas left his considerable fortune to workers in steel production.…

Paperback. Condition: New. First published in 1891, this memoir describes the life of the metallurgist and inventor Sidney Gilchrist Thomas (1850-1885), best-known for discovering the method of eliminating phosphorus from pig iron which revolutionised the commercial production of steel. Professing a desire to give a 'true' account of a life in contrast to the somewhat hagiographic approach of some contemporary writers, Thomas' biographer, R. W. Burnie, sets out to construct 'a brief history of a very striking and individual character'. The details of Thomas' short life are narrated in 22 chapters, beginning with his early education, his work as a schoolmaster and police clerk whilst studying law and chemistry at night, his career, and his work-related travels, which took him everywhere from central Europe to New Zealand. The memoir also includes a postscript which reveals that Thomas left his considerable fortune to workers in steel production.…

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FIRST EDITION. 8vo. 7.75 x 5.25 inches. [11] + [1] + 314 pp. + [2] pp. publisher's advertisement. Bound in original maroon cloth, gilt., boards with blind stamped borders and block on front board. Rough cut fore edge. Patterned endpapers. A little wear to extremities, sunning of spine, darkening of top edge and light spotting of fore edge, flyleaves and verso of portraits; otherwise a very good clean copy. Binder's label, A. W. Bain, 80 Gray's Inn Rd. 1891 gift inscription on half title. Illustrated by 2 photogravure portraits, including frontispiece. The life and letters of the metallurgist and inventor Sidney Gilchrist Thomas (1850-1885), known for discovering the method of eliminating phosphorus from pig iron in the Bessemer converter, which greatly advanced the commercial production of steel. The early trials took place at the Blaenavon Ironworks in South Wales, leading to a patent in 1878. His work related journeys took him around the world from Europe to Australia and the letters include many fascinating details of his travels and life in other countries. The biographical account linking the letters together is by Robert William Burnie (1851-1933), barrister and clergyman. INDUSTRY / INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES METALWORKING INDUSTRY BIOGRAPHY- CORRESPONDENCE 19TH CENTURY INDUSTRY / INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES.…

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