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Edward Atkinson: Patron Of Engineering Science And Benefactor Of Industry

Edward Atkinson: Patron Of Engineering Science And Benefactor Of Industry

Dalton, Marshall B.

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ISBN10: 116298838X
ISBN13: 9781162988382
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Edward Atkinson: Patron of Engineering Science and Benefactor of Industry is a biography written by Marshall B. Dalton. The book tells the story of Edward Atkinson, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Atkinson was a pioneer in the field of engineering science and is credited with many innovations that helped shape the modern industrial landscape. The book covers Atkinson's life from his early years in Massachusetts to his later years as a successful businessman and philanthropist. It explores his many contributions to the fields of engineering and industry, including his work on the development of steam engines, electricity, and other technologies that revolutionized manufacturing and transportation. In addition to his engineering work, Atkinson was also a passionate advocate for social reform and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of working-class Americans. He was a vocal supporter of workers' rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions, and his philanthropic efforts helped to establish many institutions and programs that continue to benefit people today. Overall, Edward Atkinson: Patron of Engineering Science and Benefactor of Industry is a fascinating look at the life and legacy of one of America's most influential industrialists and philanthropists. It offers a unique perspective on the history of engineering and industry in the United States and sheds light on the many ways in which Atkinson's contributions continue to shape the world we live in today.Delivered At The 1950 Massachusetts Dinner Of The Newcomen Society At Boston.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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