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

By Thomas Edgar Pemberton

Book Overview

""James Watt of Soho and Heathfield: Annals of Industry and Genius"" is a book written by Thomas Edgar Pemberton in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of James Watt, a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer who played a crucial role in the development of the steam engine. The book chronicles Watt's early life, his education, and his early experiments with steam engines. It also covers his partnership with Matthew Boulton, which led to the commercialization of the steam engine and the establishment of the famous Soho Manufactory. The book also delves into Watt's personal life, including his family, friends, and colleagues. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of Watt's contributions to science and industry, highlighting his innovative ideas, his engineering prowess, and his entrepreneurial spirit. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of technology, industry, and innovation.""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: 116617493X
• ISBN13: 9781166174934
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"