9781334014772 - The Gentleman's Diary, or the Mathematical Repository: An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1756, Being the Bissextile, or Leap-Year; Containing Many ... Ingenious ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores a pivotal era in the long and rich history of the steam engine. It does this by expanding and enhancing a significant collection of original diagrams, photographs and patents dating back to the early 19th century - the genesis of the industrial age. The author, clearly a steam engine aficionado, provides a new level of detail and insight into this century of rapid development. By taking his subject from its nascent origins to the end of the steam age, we see the amazing technological advances that underpinned the Industrial Revolution. Alongside a detailed description of the steam engine's evolution, the author also considers the role of key individuals, including engineers and inventors such as James Watt, Richard Trevithick and George Stephenson. In doing so, the book offers an intriguing insight into the lives of those who made the Victorian obsession with steam a possibility. At the same time, the author places the development of the steam engine within a broader social context, showing how this incredible invention impacted not only industry, but also everyday life, creating jobs, transforming cities, and providing countless opportunities for a growing population. This journey offers the reader an accessible entry point into a fascinating period in history. Railroad and factory enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the roots of the modern world, will appreciate the unique combination of historical and technical information provided by the author. 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.