Engineering reminiscences contributed to "Power" and "American machinist" by Porter
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"Engineering Reminiscences Contributed to 'Power' and 'American Machinist'" by Charles T. Porter is a memoir and collection of engineering experiences written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the author's journey through the field of mechanical engineering, detailing significant inventions, challenges faced, and the evolution of technology during his lifetime. It likely focuses on the development of steam engineering and related inventions, showcasing Porter's contributions to the field. At the
start of the narrative, Porter introduces himself by outlining his background, from his birth in Auburn, New York, to his education and initial career as a lawyer. He describes his transition into engineering sparked by a series of mechanical mishaps and ventures into invention, including the development of a stone-dressing machine. Porter humorously recounts his early misadventures in mechanics and the lessons he learned, which set the stage for his future innovations. The opening also foreshadows the introduction of significant engineering concepts and figures central to the evolution of steam power and machinery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Porter, Charles T. (Charles Talbot), 1826-1910 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08009539 |
| Title | Engineering reminiscences contributed to "Power" and "American machinist" |
| Edition | 1st edition revised and enlarged 1st thousand. |
| Original Publication | New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1908. |
| Credits | deaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Steam-engines |
| Subject | Governors (Steam-engine) |
| Subject | Mechanical engineering -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72043 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72043-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 766 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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