The Life And Times Of Samuel Crompton Of Hall-In-The-Wood Inventor Of The Spinning Machine Called The Mule (1862)

""The Life and Times of Samuel Crompton of Hall-in-the-Wood: Inventor of the Spinning Machine Called the Mule"" is a biographical work written by Gilbert James French and published in 1862. The book tells the story of Samuel Crompton, a British inventor who is credited with creating the spinning machine known as the mule.The book provides a detailed account of Crompton's life, from his childhood in Lancashire to his eventual success as an inventor. It explores the social and economic context of the time, including the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the textile industry.French describes Crompton's early experiments with spinning machines and the challenges he faced in developing the mule. He also discusses the commercial success of the machine and its impact on the textile industry.Throughout the book, French provides insights into the life and character of Crompton, highlighting his determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams that help to explain the workings of the mule and other spinning machines.Overall, ""The Life and Times of Samuel Crompton of Hall-in-the-Wood"" is a fascinating account of one of the key figures of the Industrial Revolution and his contributions to the development of the textile industry.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.