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The Steam Engine - Pride of Britain (Paperback)
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The steam engine provided power for almost every aspect of life in
the West for over 200 years: for industry, transport, agriculture,
and generating electricity. This is the story of a machine that
began as a crude device used only for pumping water from mines,
which became the main driving force behind the mills and factories
of Britain. By the end of the 18th century, the steam engine had
moved into the world of transport, first powering boats, and then
trundling off down the highway before finding a home on railed
tracks. It is one of the greatest stories of British inventiveness,
and the steam engine has a host of admirers. Anthony Burton covers
the early ideas that led to the development of steam, and the
breakthroughs by blacksmiths Newcomen and Watt. With full-colour
photographs and illustrations, this comprehensive and fascinating
guide explores the steam engine in all its many guises and its
preservation even today. Look out for more Pitkin guides on
history, heritage and travel.
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