Sir Henry Bessemer

By W.T. Jeans

Book Overview

The book ""Sir Henry Bessemer"" by W. T. Jeans is a biography of the famous English inventor and engineer, Sir Henry Bessemer. Bessemer is best known for his development of the Bessemer process, a method for mass-producing steel that revolutionized the steel industry. The book traces Bessemer's life and career, from his early days as a portrait painter to his later work as an inventor and entrepreneur. It covers his many inventions and innovations, including the Bessemer converter, the steam-powered rolling mill, and the Bessemer furnace. The book also explores Bessemer's personal life, including his marriage, his friendships with other inventors and scientists, and his involvement in politics and social reform. Overall, ""Sir Henry Bessemer"" offers a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of the steel industry.THIS 128 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Creators Of The Age Of Steel, by W. T. Jeans. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953810.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: 1425467857
• ISBN13: 9781425467852
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"