Lives of Boulton and Watt. Principally from the Original Soho Mss. : Comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the steam engine

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lives of Boulton and Watt. Principally from the Original Soho Mss." by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the mid-19th century." This work delves into the lives and partnership of two pivotal figures in the industrial revolution, Matthew Boulton and James Watt, focusing on their contributions to the development and perfection of the steam engine. The narrative not only highlights their professional relationship but also interlinks their personal stories, thus providing an enriched view of their era's technological advancements. "The opening of the book introduces the context of Boulton and Watt's partnership, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of steam power and its pioneers." It highlights Boulton's shift from his successful ormolu business to the steam engine industry, illustrated by a compelling anecdote involving King George III, showcasing Boulton's ambition to create "power." The narrative begins by connecting historical figures, such as Roger Bacon and the Marquis of Worcester, discussing ancient experiments and ideas surrounding steam power. It emphasizes the significance of these early inventors in laying the groundwork for the innovations that Boulton and Watt would later build upon, setting a rich historical backdrop for their collaborative journey in engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-05-15