The Miner Boy And His Monitor: Or The Career And Achievements Of John Ericsson, The Engineer

""The Miner Boy and His Monitor: Or The Career and Achievements of John Ericsson, The Engineer"" by Phineas C. Headley is a biographical account of the life and work of John Ericsson, a Swedish-American engineer who made significant contributions to the fields of naval and mechanical engineering. The book follows Ericsson's journey from his humble beginnings as a miner's son in Sweden to his eventual success as a prolific inventor and engineer in the United States. The author describes Ericsson's early life in Sweden, his education and training as an engineer, and his eventual move to the United States where he continued to innovate and create groundbreaking technology. The book also covers Ericsson's most notable achievements, including his design of the USS Monitor, an ironclad warship that played a crucial role in the American Civil War.Throughout the book, Headley provides detailed descriptions of Ericsson's engineering projects and inventions, as well as his personal life and relationships. The author also explores the challenges and obstacles that Ericsson faced throughout his career, including financial struggles and resistance from the United States Navy.Overall, ""The Miner Boy and His Monitor"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and work of one of the most influential engineers of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and technology, as well as those interested in the life stories of remarkable individuals who overcame adversity to achieve great success.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.