A Sketch Of The Origin And Progress Of Steam Navigation From Authentic Document (1848)

""A Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Steam Navigation from Authentic Documents"" is a historical book written by Bennet Woodcroft in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of steam-powered ships, from their origins in the early 18th century to their widespread use in the mid-19th century. Woodcroft draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official reports, to trace the evolution of steam navigation. He discusses the key figures and inventions that contributed to the development of steam-powered ships, including James Watt, Robert Fulton, and Henry Bell. The book also covers the social and economic impact of steam-powered ships, including their role in the expansion of trade and the growth of the British Empire. Woodcroft provides detailed accounts of some of the most significant steamship voyages of the time, including the first transatlantic crossing by the SS Great Western in 1838.Overall, ""A Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Steam Navigation from Authentic Documents"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology, transportation, and the industrial revolution.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.