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100 1 _aSmiles, Samuel,
_d1812-1904
245 1 0 _aLives of Boulton and Watt. Principally from the Original Soho Mss. :
_bComprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the steam engine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-15
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy, 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"Lives of Boulton and Watt. Principally from the Original Soho Mss." by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the mid-19th century." This work delves into the lives and partnership of two pivotal figures in the industrial revolution, Matthew Boulton and James Watt, focusing on their contributions to the development and perfection of the steam engine. The narrative not only highlights their professional relationship but also interlinks their personal stories, thus providing an enriched view of their era's technological advancements. "The opening of the book introduces the context of Boulton and Watt's partnership, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of steam power and its pioneers." It highlights Boulton's shift from his successful ormolu business to the steam engine industry, illustrated by a compelling anecdote involving King George III, showcasing Boulton's ambition to create "power." The narrative begins by connecting historical figures, such as Roger Bacon and the Marquis of Worcester, discussing ancient experiments and ideas surrounding steam power. It emphasizes the significance of these early inventors in laying the groundwork for the innovations that Boulton and Watt would later build upon, setting a rich historical backdrop for their collaborative journey in engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWatt, James, 1736-1819
653 _aSteam-engines -- History
653 _aBoulton, Matthew, 1728-1809
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52069
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