James Watt Of Soho And Heathfield: Annals Of Industry And Genius (1905)

By John Bourne

Book Overview

""James Watt of Soho and Heathfield: Annals of Industry and Genius"" is a biographical book written by Thomas Edgar Pemberton and published in 1905. The book chronicles the life and achievements of James Watt, a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer who is credited with developing the modern steam engine. The book covers his early life in Scotland, his move to Birmingham, and his partnership with Matthew Boulton in the development of steam engines. It also explores his other inventions, including the copying machine and the steam indicator. The book provides a detailed account of Watt's contributions to the Industrial Revolution and his impact on modern technology. The author also discusses the social and economic context of Watt's work, providing a broader understanding of the era in which he lived. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology and the Industrial Revolution.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104872072
• ISBN13: 9781104872076
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"