George Westinghouse: His Life and Achievements (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162612577)

""George Westinghouse: His Life and Achievements"" is a biographical book written by Frank Crane that chronicles the life and accomplishments of George Westinghouse. Westinghouse was an American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur who was instrumental in the development of the railroad and electrical industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into Westinghouse's early life and education, his early inventions and business ventures, and his contributions to the railroad industry, including his invention of the air brake system. It also explores his work in the electrical industry, including his development of the alternating current (AC) system, which revolutionized the way electricity was generated and distributed. The book provides a comprehensive look at Westinghouse's life and legacy, highlighting his innovative spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and lasting impact on American industry.1925. George Westinghouse is the man who made rapid transit manageable. Modern transportation would have gotten nowhere but for him. The swift, steam-driven wheels of transportation might have remained as unsafe as TNT if George Westinghouse had never hitched his air brakes to them. He made it safe to go fast by showing us how to slow down, to stop. This little book gives a biographical sketch of this fascinating man.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.

Author: Frank Crane
ISBN-10: 1162612576
ISBN-13: 9781162612577
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.09d