02186cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500520014126400510019330000470024433600260029133700260031733800360034350000310037950800970041052012430050753400450175065300290179585600430182499900170186751567UtSlPG20260610134204.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aTJ1 aGeitel, Max,d1853-192614aDie Geschichte der Dampfmaschine bis James Watt 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-03-26  aProduced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Die Geschichte der Dampfmaschine bis James Watt" by Max Geitel is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate development of the steam engine, discussing the contributions of many inventors and theorists leading up to James Watt, who is often credited with perfecting the technology. Its exploration not only highlights technological advancements but also situates these within the cultural and scientific contexts of their time.  At the start of this work, the author reflects on the importance of understanding the evolution of the steam engine, noting that numerous cultures have documented relevant developments throughout history. Geitel introduces a series of key figures from ancient to modern times, such as Heron of Alexandria and Dionysius Papin, establishing a framework for the discussion of patents issued in England and their significance. He emphasizes that the steam engine's history is not just the tale of one inventor, but a collective effort spanning centuries, indicating a rich tapestry of inventions and studies that laid the groundwork for Watt's contributions and their lasting impact on technology and industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSteam-engines -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51567  c92401d92401