Project Gutenberg 2015-03-24 Public domain in the USA. 180 Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of 1601 1667 Glamorgan, Earle of Harbert, Lord Herbert, Lord Somerset, Edward, Marquis of Worcester Worcester, Marquis of Worster, Earl of Partington, Charles Frederick Partington, C. F. (Charles Frederick) Partington, Charles F. (Charles Frederick) 05025166 The Century of Inventions of the Marquis of Worcester from the Original MS., with Historical and Explanatory Notes and a Biographical Memoir Produced by deaurider, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Century of Inventions of the Marquis of Worcester" by Worcester is a historical account written in the 17th century. This work compiles various inventions and engineering ideas put forth by Edward Somerset, the Marquis of Worcester, showcasing his innovative thinking regarding technology and machinery. The focus of the book revolves around the practical applications of these inventions, particularly in the context of advancements that would pave the way for future technologies, notably in steam power. The opening portion of the book introduces the Marquis’s inventions, positioning them as a valuable resource for practical mathematicians and mechanics. Suggested correlations are made to notable figures in the history of the steam engine, with the text referencing underlying ideas that influenced later technological developments. Furthermore, it includes a biographical memoir on the Marquis, addressing his life, aspirations, and the societal reception of his work. The narrative acknowledges his struggles for recognition, suggesting that despite the seeming improbability of some inventions, diligent application could yield remarkable results. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Industrial arts -- Early works to 1800 Inventions -- Early works to 1800 T Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Engineering & Technology 320084 2025-07-19T12:17:50.629107 text/html 293414 2024-10-24T17:11:39 text/html 820419 2025-07-19T12:17:56.274084 application/epub+zip 822054 2025-07-19T12:17:51.648148 application/epub+zip 169295 2025-07-19T12:17:51.124112 application/epub+zip 970506 2025-07-19T12:18:00.071066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 901822 2025-07-19T12:17:55.673107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252331 2022-09-22T05:20:27.247730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267945 2025-07-19T12:17:49.955149 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 247948 2024-10-24T17:11:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18514 2025-07-19T12:18:00.210064 application/rdf+xml 13707 2025-07-19T12:17:51.217146 image/jpeg 2909 2025-07-19T12:17:51.171112 image/jpeg 792665 2025-07-19T12:17:50.699134 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia