This 1870s illustration shows the slide valve that was part of the steam engine. the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. James Watt (1736-1819) was said to have discovered the power of steam when he placed his hand in front of kettle that held a very hot liquid. Watt's improvements to the steam engine were key to the changes that came with the Industrial Revolution.
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This 1870s illustration shows the slide valve that was part of the steam engine. the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. James Watt (1736-1819) was said to have discovered the power of steam when he placed his hand in front of kettle that held a very hot liquid. Watt's improvements to the steam engine were key to the changes that came with the Industrial Revolution.

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UMG25A05_358

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Droits gérés

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44,9Mo (1,3Mo) / 43,2cm x 26,1cm / 5100 x 3080 (300dpi)

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James Watt slide valve steam engine slide valve steam power Scottish mechanical engineer steam engine Industrial Revolution invention inventor trains 18th century 19th century

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