Publisher's Synopsis
The Life And Times Of Samuel Crompton Of Hall-In-The-Wood: Inventor Of The Spinning Machine Called The Mule (1862) is a biographical book written by Gilbert James French. The book revolves around the life of Samuel Crompton, a British inventor who is credited with the invention of the spinning machine called the mule. The book provides a detailed account of Crompton's life, from his childhood in Hall-in-the-Wood, Lancashire, to his struggles as an inventor and the eventual success of his invention. The book describes the difficulties that Crompton faced in developing the mule, which was a combination of the spinning jenny and the water frame, two previously existing spinning machines. The mule revolutionized the textile industry and was a significant development in the Industrial Revolution. The book also explores the social and economic context of Crompton's time, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the lives of ordinary people. The author, Gilbert James French, was a historian and writer who specialized in the history of the textile industry. His book provides a comprehensive account of Crompton's life and work, and is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Industrial Revolution and the development of the textile industry. It is a valuable addition to the literature on the history of technology and innovation, and provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of Britain's most important inventors.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.