Lives of Boulton and Walt: A History of the Invention and Introduction of the Steam Engine (1865)

By Samuel Jr. Smiles

Book Overview

""Lives of Boulton and Watt: A History of the Invention and Introduction of the Steam Engine"" is a book written by Samuel Smiles in 1865. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of two of the most prominent figures in the Industrial Revolution, James Watt and Matthew Boulton. The book chronicles the early days of the steam engine, from its humble beginnings as a simple water pump to its eventual transformation into a powerful machine that revolutionized industry and transportation. Smiles delves into the personal lives of Boulton and Watt, exploring their backgrounds, personalities, and the challenges they faced in their quest to perfect the steam engine.Throughout the book, Smiles emphasizes the importance of innovation and perseverance in the face of adversity. He also highlights the social and economic impact of the steam engine, which helped to transform Britain into a global economic powerhouse.Overall, ""Lives of Boulton and Watt"" is a fascinating historical account of two of the most influential figures in the history of technology. It provides valuable insights into the early days of the Industrial Revolution and the people who helped to shape it.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: 1166065898
• ISBN13: 9781166065898
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"