The Miner Boy And His Monitor: Or The Career And Achievements Of John Ericsson, The Engineer

by Phineas Camp Headley

Book Overview

""The Miner Boy and His Monitor: Or The Career and Achievements of John Ericsson, The Engineer"" by Phineas C. Headley is a biographical account of the life and work of John Ericsson, a Swedish-American engineer who made significant contributions to the fields of naval and mechanical engineering. The book follows Ericsson's journey from his humble beginnings as a miner's son in Sweden to his eventual success as a prolific inventor and engineer in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163782912
• ISBN13: 9781163782910
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"