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When the publishers asked me to write the Life of Watt, I declined, stating that my thoughts were upon other matters. This settled the question, as I supposed, but in this I was mistaken. Why shouldn't I write the Life of the maker of the steam-engine, out of which I had made fortune? Besides, I knew little of the history of the Steam Engine and of Watt him self, and the surest way to obtain knowledge was to comply with the publisher's highly complimentary request. In short, the subject would not down, and finally, I was compelled to write again, telling them that the idea haunted me, and if they still desired me to undertake it, I should do so with my heart in the task.
I now know about the steam-engine, and have also had revealed to me one of the finest characters that ever graced the earth. For all this I am deeply grateful to the publishers.
I am indebted to friends, Messrs. Angus Sinclair and Edward R. Cooper, for editing my notes upon Scientific and Mechanical points.
The result is this volume. If the public, in reading, have one tithe of the pleasure I have had in writing it.
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When the publishers asked me to write the Life of Watt, I declined, stating that my thoughts were upon other matters. This settled the question, as I supposed, but in this I was mistaken. Why shouldn't I write the Life of the maker of the steam-engine, out of which I had made fortune? Besides, I knew little of the history of the Steam Engine and of Watt him self, and the surest way to obtain knowledge was to comply with the publisher's highly complimentary request. In short, the subject would not down, and finally, I was compelled to write again, telling them that the idea haunted me, and if they still desired me to undertake it, I should do so with my heart in the task.
I now know about the steam-engine, and have also had revealed to me one of the finest characters that ever graced the earth. For all this I am deeply grateful to the publishers.
I am indebted to friends, Messrs. Angus Sinclair and Edward R. Cooper, for editing my notes upon Scientific and Mechanical points.
The result is this volume. If the public, in reading, have one tithe of the pleasure I have had in writing it.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Life of Watt, I declined, stating that my thoughts were upon other matters. This settled the question, as I supposed; but in this I was mistaken. Why shouldnt I write the Life of the maker of the steam-engine, out of which I had made fortune? Besides, I knew little of the history of the steam-engine and of Watt himself, and the surest way to obtain knowledge was to comply with the publishers -highly complimentary request. In short, the subject -would not down; and finally, I was compelled to write .again, telling the publishers that the idea haunted me, and if they still desired me to undertake it I should do so now with my heart in the task. I now know about the steam-engine, and have also had revealed to me one of the finest characters that ever graced jthe earth. For all this I am deeply indebted to the publishers. I am indebted to friends, Messrs. Angus Sinclair and Edward R. Cooper, for editing my notes upon scientific and mechanical points. The result is this volume. If the public, in reading, have one tithe of the pleasure I have had in writing it, I !S ir shall be amply rewarded. THE AUTHOR.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life of James Watt, the Scottish inventor whose groundbreaking work with steam engines transformed the Industrial Revolution. The author explores Watt's early life, his struggles as a young inventor, and his eventual success in creating the steam engine that would power the Industrial Revolution. The book also examines the broader context of Watt's work, discussing the scientific and social factors that contributed to his success. Ultimately, the book argues that Watt's invention was not simply a technological breakthrough but a catalyst for profound social and economic change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781451017441_0
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