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Sir Joseph Whitworth

Sir Joseph Whitworth

Jeans, W. T.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresLetters & Essays

ISBN10: 1168786088
ISBN13: 9781168786081
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 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 biography of the famous British engineer and inventor, Sir Joseph Whitworth. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Whitworth, who is best known for his contributions to the development of precision engineering and the standardization of screw threads. The author traces Whitworth's early life and education, his early career as a mechanical engineer, and his later work as a businessman and philanthropist. The book also explores Whitworth's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, and his involvement in the social and political issues of his time. Overall, Sir Joseph Whitworth is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of British engineering.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.

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