Description: This book chronicles the development of the steam engine and locomotive from ancient curiosities to the powerful machines relied upon to shape our world. The author takes the reader on a journey tracing the humble origins of the steam engine, highlighting the pioneering inventors and their innovations along the way. From the rudimentary models of antiquity to the sophisticated locomotives of the 19th century, this book provides an in-depth look at the scientific and engineering breakthroughs that transformed transportation. By weaving together technical details with historical context, the author captures the passion and determination that drove these inventors to harness the power of steam and forever change the course of human history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Development of the Locomotive Engine : A History of the Growth of the Locomotive Form Its Most Elementary Form, Showing the Gradual Steps Made Toward the Developed Engine, with Biographical Sketched of the Eminent Engineers and Inventors Who Nursed It on I
Number of Pages: 692 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 1.4 in
Topic: Engineering (General), General, History
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Science, History
Item Weight: 32.2 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Angus Sinclair
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
