James Watt by Edward Everett Hale
The story revolves around a young boy named Freddy who becomes fascinated with James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine. Freddy learns about Watt's life and struggles, including his perseverance in the face of failure and criticism. As Freddy delves deeper into Watt's story, he begins to see parallels between Watt's experiences and his own struggles in school.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1906 · Genre: Biography, History, Science · 8,799 words
First lines
"Uncle Fritz," said Mabel Liddell, the next afternoon that our friends had gathered together for a reading, "would it not be well for us all to go down into the kitchen this afternoon, and watch the steam come out of the kettle as Ellen makes tea for us?"
"Why should it be well, Mabel? " said Colonel Ingham. "For my part, I should prefer to remain in my own room, more especially as I consider my armchair to be more suited to the comfort of one already on the downward path in life than is the kitchen table, where we should have to sit should we invade the premises of our friends below."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Science, Engineering, Non-fiction
- Length: 8,799 words
- Structure: 1 section, 74 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Biography — The book details the life and achievements of James Watt.
- History — It provides historical context and significance of Watt's contributions to the Industrial Revolution.
- Science — The book discusses scientific principles and innovations related to Watt's work.
- Engineering — It covers technical aspects of Watt's inventions and improvements in steam engine technology.
Tags
Biography · History · Science · Innovation · Industrial Revolution · Steam Engine · Inventor · Scottish Inventor · 18th Century · Mechanical Engineering · Technology · Industry