Hi Everyone,
Vol 2 of Rev. Dr. Richard l Hills's biography of James Watt is now
out.
James Watt, Vol 2 The years of toil, 1775-1785. Landmark Publishing,
2005, 256pp, 50 illus, ISNB 1-84306 046 9, UKP £26.99.
The book has nine chapters covering the early engines and the Patent
Act of 1775, engine development leading to the single acting engine,
Financial difficulties, family matters, Watt as a natural
philosopher.
There are two chapters on interest to mining historians dealing with
Watt's time in Cornwall and the beginnings of his long-running
dispute with the Hornblowers.
Volume 3, Triumph through Adversity 1785-1819 which will cover the
Patent Trials and the rest of Watt's life will appear around the end
of the year
Tony Woolrich
Canal Side, Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset UK
Phone (44) 01278 663020
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