Michell. A family of Cornish engineers, 1740-1910
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- Author(s) Michell, Frank B
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1984
- Pages 76pp; illus
- Publisher Trevithick Society
- Place Published Penzance
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Describes the work of the Michell family in Cornish mining over four generations, notably their work as steam engine engineers and builders. Includes family tree. Has chapters: 'Life of an engineer'; 'Early days'; 'Richard Michell and James Watt'; 'Boulton & Watt's reliance on local craftsmen'; 'Social comments'; 'Francis Michell'; 'Association with Levant Mine'; 'Corn mills'; 'The compound engine'; 'Boiler explosions and boiler gauge'; 'Francis William Michell and his successors'; 'List of engines erected by Francis William Michell'