The book provides an important contribution to the technological and commercial history of crucible and electric steelmaking by thoroughly examining its development in Sheffield and American centres such as Pittsburgh It also discusses cutlery saw and file manufacturing where the Americans quickly shed Sheffield s traditional technologies and with the help of superior marketing established a word lead by 1900 It is also shown however that this did not free the US from its dependence on Sheffield steel Sheffield s innovation in special steelmaking which began with the Hunstman crucible process in 1742 continued with a series of brilliant firsts which gave the world tool manganese silicon vanadium and stainless steel alloys Thus the US continued to draw from Sheffield know how even in the twentieth century a transfer of technology that was facilitated by the foundation of Sheffield s own subsidiary firms in America the history of which is recounted here

U.S.A., The Permanent Revolution

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Fortune

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Praeger

This is a reprint of the Second Edition of this work which contains considerably more information than the first edition. At the time of its publication in 1847 it was very favourably received. China was mysterious and largely unknown to Westerners when Robert Fortune set out on his travels. The few travellers who had ventured there were largely confined to Canton or Macao and saw nothing of the central area, its provinces and government.

Wanderings in China

Fortune, Robert

Asia

Kegan Paul

Don't be fooled by the 1970's era cover...This book is loaded with information about plant varieties that work well in landscaping. It covers many of the more common varities and discusses why each plant works well as part of a landscape. This information never goes out of style!

Guide to Landscaping

Great Outdoors Pub. Co

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Ayer Co. Pub

The Exploding Metropolis

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Are you serious??? You could have told me that before I fell for you. Ladies has a man ever disappeared without even giving you a notice, text, or call. There are many regrets that we feel and go through while in a relationship, dating, or marriage. In this book you will get clarity and knowledge to close a lot of chapters in your book that’s called life.

Girl, He Didn't Tell You?

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AuthorHouse

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