Life Of James Watt (1839)

by Henry Peter Brougham and François Arago

Book Overview

The Life of James Watt, written by Francois Arago and first published in 1839, is a comprehensive biography of the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer James Watt. The book covers Watt's life from his birth in 1736 to his death in 1819, tracing his early years as a struggling instrument maker to his later success as a pioneer of steam engine technology. Arago provides detailed accounts of Watt's many inventions, including his improvements to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116541676X
• ISBN13: 9781165416769
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"