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100 1 _aDircks, Henry,
_d1806-1873
245 1 4 _aThe Life, Times, and Scientific Labours of the Second Marquis of Worcester :
_bTo which is added a reprint of his Century of Inventions, 1663, with a Commentary thereon.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Life, Times, and Scientific Labours of the Second Marquis of Worcester" by Henry Dircks is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This biography explores the life and contributions of Edward Somerset, the Second Marquis of Worcester, particularly focusing on his innovative work, including the early development of the steam engine. The text also addresses the complexities of his life during politically tumultuous times in 17th century England, marked by civil war and royal intrigue. The beginning of this volume introduces Edward Somerset against the backdrop of aristocratic London and his noble lineage. It details significant events in his life, including his marriages and familial connections, while also hinting at the broader historical context of his era. The narrative sets the stage for the Marquis's scientific endeavors with an emphasis on his invention of the steam engine, which is described as a monumental achievement that would greatly impact future technological progress. The opening portion presents a blend of biography and historical commentary, laying the foundation for an in-depth exploration of the Marquis's scientific contributions amidst personal and political challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndustrial arts -- History
653 _aInventions
653 _aWorcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51903
999 _c92737
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