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Title: Steam, Steel and Electricity

Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Steam, Steel and Electricity" by James W. Steele is a scientific publication likely written during the late 19th century. The work explores the revolutionary impact of steam power, steel production, and electricity on human civilization, emphasizing how these forces have transformed everyday life and industry. The author aims to elucidate the mechanics behind these technologies and their historical development, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience. The opening of the book provides a profound introduction to the subject of steam, outlining its significance in both nature and industry. Steele discusses how steam, a critical driver of modern civilization, was once completely foreign to past societies, yet is now indispensable. He explains the fundamentals of steam's formation and its unique properties, setting the groundwork for understanding its practical applications. Through historical context, the author touches on the gradual evolution of steam engines from ancient concepts to modern designs, highlighting key inventors and their contributions, paving the way for a deeper exploration of steam's role in shaping the industrial landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Steele, James W.

EBook No.: 7886

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Industrial arts -- History

LoCC: Technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:7886:2 2005-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Steele, James W. en 1
2024-11-05T23:21:34Z Steam, Steel and Electricity

This edition has images.

Title: Steam, Steel and Electricity

Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Steam, Steel and Electricity" by James W. Steele is a scientific publication likely written during the late 19th century. The work explores the revolutionary impact of steam power, steel production, and electricity on human civilization, emphasizing how these forces have transformed everyday life and industry. The author aims to elucidate the mechanics behind these technologies and their historical development, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience. The opening of the book provides a profound introduction to the subject of steam, outlining its significance in both nature and industry. Steele discusses how steam, a critical driver of modern civilization, was once completely foreign to past societies, yet is now indispensable. He explains the fundamentals of steam's formation and its unique properties, setting the groundwork for understanding its practical applications. Through historical context, the author touches on the gradual evolution of steam engines from ancient concepts to modern designs, highlighting key inventors and their contributions, paving the way for a deeper exploration of steam's role in shaping the industrial landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Steele, James W.

EBook No.: 7886

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Industrial arts -- History

LoCC: Technology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:7886:3 2005-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Steele, James W. en 1