Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332296084 ISBN 13: 9781332296088
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the life of Robert Fulton and his pivotal role in the development of steam navigation. While living in France, Fulton, an American inventor, concentrated on developing his ideas for both canals and the torpedo, a weapon he envisioned as a path to world peace. His device, later to be known as a torpedo boat, was initially met with skepticism but gradually gained traction. The author draws on letters and Fulton's original drawings to highlight the inventor's ingenuity, resilience, and determination in overcoming technical challenges. The book delves into the historical context of Fulton's era, exploring the political and scientific landscape that both inspired and hindered his ambitions. Through the author's engaging prose, readers gain insights into Fulton's unwavering pursuit of innovation, his belief in progress, and the enduring impact of his contributions to the field of transportation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332296084 ISBN 13: 9781332296088
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332296084 ISBN 13: 9781332296088
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.