The Steam Engine (book)

"The Steam Engine" by Paul Avery explores the development and impact of this transformative invention. It covers how steam engines work—using heat to convert water into steam, which then drives mechanical motion—as well as their role in powering factories, locomotives, and ships. The book discusses historical innovations, key inventors like James Watt, and how the steam engine sparked the Industrial Revolution, shaping modern industry and society. It provides a balanced overview of technological progress and its profound economic and social effects, making complex engineering concepts accessible while emphasizing their significance in history.