Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the remarkable life and career of Robert Fulton, the American inventor best known for pioneering commercial steamboat travel. Born in 1765, Fulton had a keen interest in mechanics and painting from a young age. After pursuing a career as a portrait artist in his early life, Fulton became fascinated by the possibilities of mechanical propulsion for boats. He initially experimented with sails and paddlewheels before settling on steam engines as the most promising method. After years of experimentation and setbacks, Fulton achieved his breakthrough in 1807 with the successful voyage of the steamboat Clermont up the Hudson River. This historic event marked the beginning of a transportation revolution and had a profound impact on the development of the United States. Through its detailed examination of Fulton's life, this book provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of a pioneering inventor whose contributions continue to shape the world we live in today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332619504_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332619504
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332619504
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)