Famous Scots Series, 40

Famous Scots Series, 40

James WattWhen the publishers asked me to write the Life of Watt, I declined, stating that my...
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Author: Carnegie, Andrew,1835-1919
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Famous Scots Series, 40

Famous Scots Series, 40

CHF 11.75 CHF 5.87

Famous Scots Series, 40

CHF 11.75 CHF 5.87
Author: Carnegie, Andrew,1835-1919
Format: eBook
Language: English

James Watt

When the publishers asked me to write the Life of Watt, I declined, stating that my thoughts were upon other matters. This settled the question, as I supposed, but in this I was mistaken. Why shouldn't I write the Life of the maker of the steam-engine, out of which I had made fortune? Besides, I knew little of the history of the Steam Engine and of Watt himself, and the surest way to obtain knowledge was to comply with the publisher's highly complimentary request. In short, the subject would not down, and finally, I was compelled to write again, telling them that the idea haunted me, and if they still desired me to undertake it, I should do so with my heart in the task. I now know about the steam-engine, and have also had revealed to me one of the finest characters that ever graced the earth. For all this I am deeply grateful to the publishers. I am indebted to friends, Messrs. Angus Sinclair and Edward R. Cooper, for editing my notes upon Scientific and Mechanical points. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 26131
Author: Carnegie, Andrew
Release Date: Jul 26, 2008
Format: eBook
Language: English

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