The Steam Engine Explained and Illustrated (Seventh Edition): With an Account of Its Invention and Progressive Improvement, and Its Application to Navigation and Railways; Including Also a Memoir of Watt

Author: Lardner, Dionysius

Synopsis:

In "The Steam Engine Explained and Illustrated," Dionysius Lardner delves into the fascinating world of steam engines, providing a comprehensive account of their invention, progressive improvement, and various applications in navigation and railways. This seventh edition also includes a memoir of James Watt, the renowned Scottish inventor and engineer. Through detailed explanations and illustrations, Lardner offers readers a captivating exploration of the steam engine's mechanics, its impact on transportation, and the remarkable achievements of Watt.

Genres: Non-fiction, Engineering, History

Themes: Invention, Technological Progress, Transportation

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