02073cam a22003133u 4500 52492 UtSlPG 20260610134217.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 TA Biedenkapp, Georg, 1868-1924 James Watt und die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-07-03 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "James Watt und die Erfindung der Dampfmaschine" by Georg Biedenkapp is a biographical sketch written in the early 20th century. This work narrates the life and contributions of James Watt, highlighting his pivotal role in the invention of the steam engine. The book delves into Watt's background, upbringing in Scotland, and the various challenges he faced throughout his career as an inventor and engineer. The opening of the text introduces the technical magazine "Technische Monatshefte," under which this volume is published, indicating its aim to educate both laypeople and professionals in technical fields. It briefly outlines the content of the book, which will cover various aspects of Watt's life, such as his education, early inventions, and collaborations, leading up to his significant contributions to mechanical engineering. The author hints at the profound impact Watt's work had on industrialization and the broader societal changes it spurred, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the inventor's legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Watt, James, 1736-1819 Steam-engines -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52492 93326 93326