Charles Day: Symbol Of American Industrial Genius

By H. Birchard Taylor

Book Overview

""Charles Day: Symbol Of American Industrial Genius"" is a biography written by H. Birchard Taylor that chronicles the life and achievements of Charles Day, a prominent figure in the American industrial revolution. The book delves into Day's early life, his education, and his rise to prominence as a leading innovator in the manufacturing industry. It explores Day's contributions to the development of precision tools, including his invention of the Day Universal Grinding Machine, which revolutionized the way metal parts were manufactured. The book also examines Day's role in the establishment of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and his contributions to the advancement of engineering education in the United States. Through detailed research and analysis, Taylor paints a vivid portrait of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the modern industrial landscape of America. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American industry and the people who helped to build it.""Delivered Before The Franklin Institute Of The State Of Pennsylvania At Philadelphia.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: 1162988649
• ISBN13: 9781162988641
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"