JOURNAL ARTICLE
Richard Trevithick: The Forgotten Hero of Steam.
Published In: Objective Standard: A Journal of Culture & Politics, 2025, v. 20, n. 1. P. 78 1 of 3
Database: Ethnic Diversity Source 2 of 3
Authored By: WALKER-WERTH, THOMAS 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the overlooked contributions of Richard Trevithick to the development of steam power and locomotive technology. Topics include his pioneering work on high-pressure steam engines, the challenges he faced in demonstrating their practical applications, and the lasting impact of his innovations despite being overshadowed by more widely recognized figures like James Watt and George Stephenson.
Additional Information
- Source:Objective Standard: A Journal of Culture & Politics. 2025/03, Vol. 20, Issue 1, p78
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:1559-1905
- Accession Number:184316435
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