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 91
few years subsequent to his marriage, Mr. Evans removed toPhiladelphia, where he finally established an iron foundry andsteam factory. Here he prepared his two works for the press, viz.the Young Millwrights and the Young Steam Engineers Guides,—productions every way worthy of their author. In 1810,… … SAMUEL SLATER. SAMUEL SLATER, THE FATHER OF THE AMERICAN COTTON MANUFACTURES. Birth.—Is apprenticed to the partner of Arkwright in the business of cottonspinning.—Fondness for experiments in machinery.—Improves the heartmotion.—Industry.—Appointed overseer.—Anecdote.—Forms the idea ofcoming to…
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