Memoirs of the most eminent American mechanics : also, lives of distinguished European mechanics : together with a collection of anecdotes ... relating to the mechanic arts : illustrated by fifty engravings (1852)
Howe, Henry, 1816-1893, New York Museum of Science and Industry. Library · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 333
nts he madehimself, and repaired them when damaged. But as he was fonderof inventing than of following the plans of others, he made themin such a way that no one but himself could use them. Severalof his improvements were, however, imitated by common work,men, though in a very clumsy manner. It is… … MATTHEW BOULTON. MATTHEW BOULTON. 32? saw how it was to be accomplished. He could, therefore, tell itan instant whether a thing was practicable ; if he thought it wasnot, no persuasion or offer of money could induce him to attemptit. He never pursued chimeras, like those mechanics who havenot had…
Industrial arts · Inventors
Internet Archive · New York Public Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
