Romance Of Industry And Invention (1897)

The Romance of Industry and Invention, written by Robert Cochrane and first published in 1897, is a historical account of the industrial revolution and the inventions that drove it. The book explores the origins of the steam engine, the development of the textile industry, and the growth of the railway network, among other topics. Cochrane also delves into the lives of the inventors and entrepreneurs who made these innovations possible, including James Watt, George Stephenson, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Throughout the book, Cochrane emphasizes the human element of industrial progress, highlighting the ingenuity, perseverance, and ambition of those who brought about these changes. The Romance of Industry and Invention is a fascinating glimpse into the technological and social transformations of the 19th century, and a testament to the power of human innovation.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.