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Title: A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: Translation of: Beyträge zur Geschichte der Erfindungen

Credits: Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume 2 (of 2)" by John Beckmann is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work details various inventions and discoveries throughout history, exploring their origins and the impact they have had on society. The second volume continues to provide insight into technological advancements, notably focusing on significant inventions such as the steam engine and its development by figures like James Watt. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a detailed examination of the steam engine, tracing its evolution from ancient concepts to Watt's pivotal improvements in efficiency and design. Beckmann highlights prior inventors, such as Hero of Alexandria and Denis Papin, while setting the stage for Watt’s transformative contributions, such as separating the condensation process. This opening portion not only serves as a rich historical narrative but also emphasizes the broader implications of these inventions on industrial progress and daily life, ultimately establishing a foundation for further discussions on various other inventions that follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beckmann, Johann, 1739-1811

Editor: Francis, William, 1817-1904

Editor: Griffith, J. W. (John William)

Translator: Johnston, William

EBook No.: 48152

Published: Feb 4, 2015

Downloads: 181

Language: English

Subject: Inventions -- History

LoCC: Technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: Translation of: Beyträge zur Geschichte der Erfindungen

Credits: Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume 2 (of 2)" by John Beckmann is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work details various inventions and discoveries throughout history, exploring their origins and the impact they have had on society. The second volume continues to provide insight into technological advancements, notably focusing on significant inventions such as the steam engine and its development by figures like James Watt. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a detailed examination of the steam engine, tracing its evolution from ancient concepts to Watt's pivotal improvements in efficiency and design. Beckmann highlights prior inventors, such as Hero of Alexandria and Denis Papin, while setting the stage for Watt’s transformative contributions, such as separating the condensation process. This opening portion not only serves as a rich historical narrative but also emphasizes the broader implications of these inventions on industrial progress and daily life, ultimately establishing a foundation for further discussions on various other inventions that follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beckmann, Johann, 1739-1811

Editor: Francis, William, 1817-1904

Editor: Griffith, J. W. (John William)

Translator: Johnston, William

EBook No.: 48152

Published: Feb 4, 2015

Downloads: 181

Language: English

Subject: Inventions -- History

LoCC: Technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.