The Resistance And Power Of Steamships (1903)

By A.L. Mellanby and William Henry Atherton

Book Overview

The Resistance and Power of Steamships is a book written by William Henry Atherton in 1903. The book is a comprehensive study of the steamship industry at the turn of the 20th century. Atherton examines the technical aspects of steamship design, including the development of the steam engine, the use of propellers, and the design of hulls. He also discusses the economic and political factors that influenced the growth of the steamship industry. The book includes detailed illustrations and diagrams, as well as tables of data on steamship performance. The Resistance and Power of Steamships is an important historical document that provides insight into the technological and economic changes that shaped the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1166592464
• ISBN13: 9781166592462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"