Who Invented The Screw Propeller? Were The Patented Propellers Of Francis Pettit Smith In Every Respect Direct Plagerisms? (1858)

von James Nicol

92 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Who Invented The Screw Propeller? Were The Patented Propellers Of Francis Pettit Smith In Every Respect Direct Plagiarisms?"" is a book written by James Nicol and published in 1858. The book explores the history and development of the screw propeller, a vital component of modern ships, and examines the claims made by Francis Pettit Smith regarding his invention and patenting of the propeller. Nicol delves into the origins of the propeller, looking at early designs and experiments, before examining the specific claims made by Smith and comparing them to earlier designs. The book also looks at the legal battles that arose over the patenting of the propeller, and the impact that Smith's design had on the shipping industry. Overall, ""Who Invented The Screw Propeller?"" provides a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the history and development of this important technology.Being A Statement Of Facts.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781104529550
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC