ISBN: 9789363878334 - life of richard trevithick with an account of his inventions. volume 2 (3 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Life of Richard Trevithick, with an Account of His Inventions. Volume 2 by Francis Trevithick is a continuation of the biography of Richard Trevithick, an innovative engineer and pioneer of high-pressure steam engines. Written by his son, Volume 2 focuses on Trevithick's later life, detailing his groundbreaking contributions to steam-powered machinery, transportation, and industry. It highlights the challenges he faced, from technical difficulties to financial struggles, while attempting to bring his visionary ideas to fruition.This volume explores Trevithick's ambitious projects beyond the early locomotive engines, such as his development of steam-powered dredgers, agricultural machinery, and mining equipment. Francis Trevithick also discusses his father's international ventures, including an adventurous expedition to Peru, where Richard attempted to introduce his steam engines to South American mining. The narrative emphasizes both his triumphs and disappointments, revealing the ingenuity, resilience, and tenacity of a man who often worked on the cutting edge of technological progress.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Life of Richard Trevithick, with an Account of His Inventions. Volume 2 | Francis Trevithick | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2024 | Zinc Read | EAN 9789363878334 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …