ISBN: 9780282597979 - An Historical and Descriptive Account of the Steam Engine: Comprising a General View of the Various Modes of Employing Elastic Vapour as a Prime Mover ... Papers Connected with the Subject (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the steam engine, from its humble beginnings to the sophisticated technology used today. The author describes how early inventors like Savery, Newcomen, and Watt contributed to the development of the steam engine. Expanding on the utilization of steam power in various industries such as mining, manufacturing, and transportation, the book highlights its significant impact on the Industrial Revolution. The author also explores the evolution of the steam engine, including the development of the high-pressure engine and the rotatory engine. The book concludes by discussing the enduring legacy of the steam engine and its lasting impact on society. 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. …