Life of Richard Trevithick, with an Account of His Inventions. Volume 2 (of 2)
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"Life of Richard Trevithick, with an Account of His Inventions. Volume 2 (of 2)" by Francis Trevithick is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume details the life, inventions, and significant contributions of Richard Trevithick, a key figure in the development of the steam-engine. The book explores various inventions and applications of the high-pressure steam engine, illustrating Trevithick's innovative ideas that shaped the industrial landscape." The opening of
this volume introduces Captain Richard Trevithick's remarkable progress in inventing steam-powered machines and engines during the early 19th century. It highlights his pioneering work, including the creation of a stone-crushing mill and a portable high-pressure engine. Anecdotes from his correspondence illustrate his entrepreneurial spirit as he sought to revolutionize industries, from mining to agriculture, and even provided insights into the complexities he faced, such as competing interests and the technical challenges of his inventions. Overall, this section contextualizes Trevithick’s contributions, setting the stage for a deeper examination of his life and legacy throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Trevithick, Francis, 1812-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | Life of Richard Trevithick, with an Account of His Inventions. Volume 2 (of 2) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Cornwall (England : County) -- Biography |
| Subject | Trevithick, Richard, 1771-1833 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46634 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 759 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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