The Romance of Industry and Invention by Robert Cochrane
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"The Romance of Industry and Invention" by Robert Cochrane is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the evolution and transformative impact of various industries, particularly focusing on significant figures, inventions, and techniques that have shaped manufacturing and production. With sections on iron and steel, pottery, and the innovations of renowned inventors, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of industrial progress and its romanticized narratives. The
opening of the text lays a foundational understanding of the iron and steel industry, beginning with reflections on the early struggles and evolutions of these crafts in England. It discusses the transformation from wood-based smelting processes to the revolutionary use of coal, highlighting key players such as Dud Dudley and Sir Henry Bessemer. Cochrane illustrates the challenges faced by these pioneers in industrial manufacturing, including the necessary innovations that enabled Britain to become a leader in the iron and steel trades. This section sets the tone for the overarching themes of perseverance, invention, and the intertwined nature of personal stories with larger industrial narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Cochrane, Robert |
|---|---|
| Title | The Romance of Industry and Invention |
| Contents | Iron and steel -- Pottery and porcelain -- The sewing machine -- Wool and cotton -- Gold and diamonds -- Big guns, small-arms, and ammunition -- The evolution of the cycle -- Steamers and sailing-ships -- Post-office; telegraph; telephone; phonograph. |
| 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 (www.archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Industrial arts |
| Subject | Inventions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38329 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38329-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 862 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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