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London: Frank Cass and Co Limited, 1968. The partnership of Matthew Bolton (1728-1809), and James Watt (1736-1819) from the mid-1770s onwards for the purpose of developing Watt's improved steam engine has long been recognized as a vital element in the Industrial Revolution in Britain. John Lord's (Capital and Steam Power. First edition 1923; second edition 1966, Frank Cass) dealt mainly with the firm's part in familiarizing industrialist and businessman with this new form of power. In 1930, Sir Eric Roll's book appeared, in which the emphasis was differently placed. There is much more detail about the way in which Bolton and Watt and their sons, organized and developed the firm internally, secured orders for steam engines, and executed these orders. There are also important chapters dealing with the recruitment and training of the firm's workers, the early provision of the welfare schemes for them, and the great changes after 1795-1796, whereby the firm became one of the…
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An Early Experiment in Industrial Organization: History of the Firm of Boulton and Watt 1775-1805 Hardcover - 1968
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- Title An Early Experiment in Industrial Organization: History of the Firm of Boulton and Watt 1775-1805
- Author Eric Roll
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st Edition
- Pages 348
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Routledge, London
- Date May 24, 1968
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780714613574 / 0714613576
- Weight 1.33 lbs (0.60 kg)
- Dimensions 8.62 x 6.06 x 1 in (21.89 x 15.39 x 2.54 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England), Steam-engines - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 68106611
- Dewey Decimal Code 338.762
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London: Cass, 1968. facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong Physical description: 349 p; illus; folded plate. Notes: First published in 1930. Includes bibliographical references and index. English. Contentspt. 1. Boulton & Watt -- pt. 2. Boulton, Watt & Sons. Subjects: James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). Boulton and Watt History. James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). Boulton and Watt (Firm). Boulton & Watt (Firm). Boulton and Watt. James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England)Industrial organization. Steam-engines History. Steam-engines Great Britain History. Machines vapeur Histoire. Steam-engines. Steam-engines History. Steam-engines History. Steam engineering Great Britain. Steam-engines History.
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