Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Sir Joseph Whitworth

Sir Joseph Whitworth

Jeans, W. T.

Hardcover

Political BiographiesTechnology & EngineeringProgramming

ISBN10: 1161588116
ISBN13: 9781161588118
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Sir Joseph Whitworth by W. T. Jeans is a comprehensive biography of the famous British engineer and inventor, Joseph Whitworth. The book covers Whitworth's life and career, from his humble beginnings as the son of a Manchester mechanic to his rise as one of the most influential engineers of the 19th century.The author details Whitworth's many contributions to engineering and technology, including his development of the Whitworth screw thread, a standard measurement system for screws and bolts that is still used today. The book also covers Whitworth's work in firearms design, his development of precision measuring tools, and his contributions to the field of machine tool design.In addition to his technical innovations, the book also explores Whitworth's personal life and his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The author provides insights into Whitworth's personality and character, and paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both brilliant and complex.Overall, Sir Joseph Whitworth is a fascinating and informative biography of one of the most important figures in the history of engineering and technology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, and for those who want to learn more about the life and work of this remarkable man.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Creators Of The Age Of Steel, by W. T. Jeans. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953810.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.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

Programming

View All