A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine

"A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine" by Robert Henry Thurston is a historical exploration of one of the most important inventions, going all the way back to designs that were only imagined. The book gives a detailed account of the steam engine's transformation, from initial concepts to its real-world use in factories and transportation. The author focuses on crediting the many inventors and situations that helped improve the technology. Starting with Hero of Alexandria and moving forward with figures like the Marquis of Worcester and Thomas Savery, the story shows the progress and collective spirit that was the birth of the steam engine.