The Life and Times of Samuel Crompton: Inventor of the Spinning Machine Called the Mule (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gilbert J. French

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265623545 ISBN 13: 9780265623541

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the life of Samuel Crompton, the inventor behind the mule spinning machine.

This detailed biography explores the man, his invention, and the ripple effects on the cotton industry and British manufacturing.

The book follows Crompton from his early experiments to the public reception of his work. It details the challenges of bringing a powerful new machine to market, the risks spurred by public curiosity, and the long process of seeking recognition and rewards from Parliament and learned societies. Throughout, the narrative stays grounded in the historical record, offering a clear view of how one invention reshaped an era.

• Track Crompton’s invention of the mule and its finishing touches that produced superior cotton yarn.
• See how spinners, manufacturers, and Parliament debated rewards and recognition.
• Understand the machine’s impact on employment, export trade, and the broader economy.
• Learn about Crompton’s later life, family, and the domestic side of his celebrated career.

Ideal for readers of industrial history and biography who want a grounded view of innovation, fame, and national progress.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265623545
• ISBN 13: 9780265623541
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 329