American Iron, 1607-1900 by Robert B Gordon
The author draws on recent archaeological findings, as well as archival research, to provide a comprehensive survey of iron technology in America from the colonial period to the industry's demise at around the turn of the 20th century.
The best available history of the technology of American iron
—Business History
This long-needed book is the best one-volume work extant on how ferrous metals were manufactured before the industrial revolution swept across the United States in the late 19th century . . . The value of this informing study is enhanced by the quality of the maps, scale drawings and pictures.
—American Scientist
A fascinating history of the iron industry . . . Gordon's strong interests in historic metallurgy and industrial archaeology provide a unique perspective that makes this a valuable addition to the literature.
—Michigan Historical Review
—Business History
This long-needed book is the best one-volume work extant on how ferrous metals were manufactured before the industrial revolution swept across the United States in the late 19th century . . . The value of this informing study is enhanced by the quality of the maps, scale drawings and pictures.
—American Scientist
A fascinating history of the iron industry . . . Gordon's strong interests in historic metallurgy and industrial archaeology provide a unique perspective that makes this a valuable addition to the literature.
—Michigan Historical Review
Robert B. Gordon is a professor of geophysics and applied mechanics at Yale University. His books include The Texture of Industry, Toward a New Iron Age?, and A Landscape Transformed.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801868160 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801868165 |
| Title | American Iron, 1607-1900 |
| Author | Robert B Gordon |
| Series | Johns Hopkins Studies In The History Of Technology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 2001-11-23 |
| Number of pages | 362 |
| Prizes | Winner of PROSE Award for Best Book in General Engineering 2002 (United States) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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