This book looks at the history of cast iron that made the Industrial Revolution possible and at some of the products we appreciate today not only for the imagination and craftsmanship but also because they reflect the style, vigour and confidence of the era.
By:
Jacqueline Fearn Imprint: Shire Publications Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 2nd Revised edition Volume: 2 Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 149mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 98g ISBN:9780747804932 ISBN 10: 0747804931 Series:Shire Library Pages: 32 Publication Date:20 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Jacqueline Fearn is greatly intrigued by the Industrial Revolution and the manner in which the Victorians, particularly, exploited every opportunity offered by new technology to make an article to fill a need and then to sell it.