Writing Is Hubris – Part 3

Writing Is HubrisPart 3: With Hammer in Hand

I undertook an informal course of reading to learn about the history and chemistry of black powder and the history and operation of machine tools, water wheels, water turbines and steam engines, almost anything I could lay my hands on concerning nineteenth century industry.  Winterthur was a further inspiration, not only for its collection of objects made and used in America up until about 1860 – including Argand lamps with their cylindrical w...