Publisher's Synopsis
Robert Fulton and the Submarine is a historical account of the life and achievements of Robert Fulton, an American inventor and engineer who is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat. The book, written by William Barclay Parsons and originally published in 1922, focuses specifically on Fulton's work with submarines.The book begins with a brief overview of Fulton's early life and career, including his work as an artist and his experiments with steam power. It then delves into his interest in submarines, which began in the late 1790s when he was living in France. At the time, there was a great deal of interest in developing underwater vessels for military purposes, and Fulton saw an opportunity to apply his engineering skills to this field.The book describes in detail Fulton's design and construction of several different submarines, including the Nautilus, which was commissioned by the French government in 1800. Although the Nautilus was not successful, Fulton continued to refine his designs and eventually developed a working submarine that he called the ""Plunger."" The book provides a detailed description of the Plunger's design and operation, as well as its use in several successful demonstrations.The book also explores Fulton's efforts to promote the use of submarines for military purposes, including his attempts to convince the British government to invest in his technology. Although he was ultimately unsuccessful in this regard, Fulton's work laid the groundwork for the development of modern submarines.Overall, Robert Fulton and the Submarine provides a fascinating look at the life and work of one of America's most innovative inventors, as well as the early history of submarine technology.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.
