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Steam-Ships: The Story of Their Development to the Present Day by R. A. Fletcher is a richly illustrated chronicle of one of humanity’s greatest technological triumphs—the rise of the steamship. Beginning with ingenious early experiments in mechanical propulsion, Fletcher traces the dramatic transformation of maritime travel from primitive paddle-boats and animal-powered vessels to the iron giants and turbine-driven liners that revolutionized global trade and warfare.

Drawing on meticulous research and firsthand accounts, the book explores pivotal breakthroughs: the shift from wood to iron and then to steel hulls, the invention of the screw propeller, the evolution from compound to quadruple-expansion engines, and the introduction of the marine steam turbine. Along the way, Fletcher profiles visionary engineers and bold pioneers—from Jonathan Hulls and the Marquis de Jouffroy to Robert Fulton and Isambard Kingdom Brunel—whose daring experiments turned steam navigation from a curiosity into the backbone of modern commerce and naval power.

Originally published in 1910 and accompanied by 150 historic illustrations, Steam-Ships offers readers an engaging blend of technical insight and vivid storytelling. It captures not only the engineering feats that shrank oceans and connected continents, but also the human ambition, rivalry, and imagination that propelled the age of steam. Whether you are a maritime historian, a technology enthusiast, or simply a lover of tales of innovation, this classic volume delivers a fascinating voyage through the first century of steam-driven ships.

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