The Story Of Iron And Steel (1908)

By J. Russell Smith

Book Overview

""The Story of Iron and Steel"" is a historical account of the development of iron and steel from ancient times through the early 20th century. Written by Joseph Russell Smith and originally published in 1908, the book covers the discovery of iron and its early use in weapons and tools, the invention of the blast furnace and the Bessemer process, and the rise of the steel industry. The book also explores the social and economic impact of iron and steel on society, including the growth of industrialization and the rise of the modern city. With detailed descriptions of the technology and processes used in the production of iron and steel, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of these essential materials.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: 1164880152
• ISBN13: 9781164880158
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"