The Story of Robert Fulton - by Peyton F Miller - 1908 - Hardcover Leather
$50.00
The Story of Robert Fulton by Peyton Farrell Miller is a 1908 biography detailing the life of the American inventor, focusing on his early life, artistic training in Europe, and pioneering work in steamboat technology, including the Clermont, and submarine warfare. The book covers his humble beginnings in Pennsylvania, his time as an artist under Benjamin West, and his transformative experiments with steam power, presenting a comprehensive look at his impact on transportation and industrialization. It is considered a culturally significant work, often reproduced from its original text, and includes personal correspondence and illustrations.
Very Good Condition
113 pages
Hardcover, Leather
Book Meausres approximately 7 3/4 by 5 inches
Key aspects of the book:
Author: Peyton Farrell Miller
Publication Date: 1908 (original)
Genre: Biography
Content:
Fulton's childhood in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and early interest in mechanics.
His artistic career in Europe, studying under Benjamin West.
His experiments with steam power and the development of the steamboat.
His work on submarine warfare technology.
Inclusion of personal letters and historical insights.
Significance: Considered a culturally important work, it is frequently reproduced as a historical artifact, with modern editions preserving the original text and illustrations.
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