George Westinghouse was one of the most influential inventors and businessmen of the 19th century, and this book provides a detailed and engaging account of his life and work. Written by a committee of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the book offers a unique perspective on Westinghouse's contributions to the field of engineering and his impact on American society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology or the industrialization of America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.