Originally published in 1904. A detailed history of the two famous
engineers, James Watt and Matthew Boulton, with details of their
inventions and work. Much emphasis on the steam engine. Early Life
of James Watt - James Watt, His Birthplace and Lineage - Glasgow in
1754 - Early Knowledge of the Power of Steam - Robinson and Watt's
Conferences on the Power of Steam - Watt's Introduction to Dr.
Roebuck - Birmingham in Early Times - Water and Horse Power at Soho
- Characteristics of Matthew Boulton - Watt's House, Harpers Hill -
Inefficiency of the Newcomen Pumping Engines - Lieutenant Henderson
in Cornwall - Watt Again Visits Cornwall - Financial Position of
the Firm - Boulton's Action in Commercial Politics - Friends of
Boulton and Watt - Increasing Debasement of the Coinage -
Prosperity of Soho - Watt Withdraws from Soho - Watt's Closing
Years Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to
the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
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