A History Of The Growth Of The Steam Engine (1883) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164205302 : 1164205307 : 10 Sep 2010 : A History of the Growth of the Steam Engine is a book written by Robert Henry Thurston in 1883. The book is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of the steam engine, tracing its evolution from its earliest origins to the modern machines of the late 19th century. Thurston provides a detailed analysis of the key figures and innovations that contributed to the growth of the steam engine, including James Watt, George Stephenson, and Richard Trevithick. He also explores the impact of the steam engine on industry, transportation, and society as a whole. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the early history of steam power, the development of the steam engine in England and America, and the use of steam power in various industries, including mining, agriculture, and textiles. Thurston also discusses the challenges and obstacles faced by