A Popular and Descriptive Account of the Steam Engine: Comprising a General View of the Various Modes of Employing Elastic Vapour as a Prime Mover in Mechanics; And on Steam Navigation; With an Append - Hardcover
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Discover how steam power reshaped industry and navigation with clear, historical insight.
This edition surveys the uses and principles of elastic vapour as a prime mover in mechanics, including its role in steam navigation. Richly illustrated, it compiles a general view of the technologies, patents, and parliamentary papers connected with the subject.
Readers will see how steam power compared with wind, water, and animal labor, and how early engines evolved into more efficient designs. The book blends practical explanations with historical context, offering a window into the rise of a technology that helped drive a great commercial nation.
- Clear explanations of early engines and their improvements, including key figures and milestones.
- Forty-three engravings and diagrams that illuminate how the machinery worked.
- Discussion of how steam, wind, and water compared as power sources in industry.
- A curated catalog of related works, patents, and parliamentary papers for further study.
Ideal for readers of the history of science, engineering students, and curious adults seeking a grounded look at steam power’s origins and impact.
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