The most powerful idea in the world a story of steam, industry, and invention

Main Author:	Rosen, William, 1955-
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Random House, c2010.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Steam-engines > History. Inventions > History. Industrial revolution > Great Britain > History.

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