Perpetuum Mobile: Or A History Of The Search For Self-Motive Power From The 13th To The 19th Century

Perpetuum Mobile: Or A History Of The Search For Self-Motive Power From The 13th To The 19th Century is a comprehensive book written by Henry Dircks. The book explores the history of the search for perpetual motion machines, which are devices that can generate energy indefinitely without any external source of power. The book covers the period from the 13th to the 19th century and examines the various attempts made by inventors and scientists to create self-motive power. It delves into the theories and concepts behind these machines and the challenges faced by those who attempted to build them.The author provides detailed descriptions of the different types of perpetual motion machines that were invented and the mechanisms behind them. He also discusses the various scientific principles that were involved in the development of these machines, including mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism.Throughout the book, Dircks provides a critical analysis of the different attempts to create perpetual motion machines, highlighting the flaws in the designs and the reasons why they ultimately failed. He also explores the social and cultural context of the time, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment on the search for self-motive power.Overall, Perpetuum Mobile: Or A History Of The Search For Self-Motive Power From The 13th To The 19th Century is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the history of science and technology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of inventions and the search for perpetual motion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.