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James Watt as a young man, c1769. Scottish engineer and instrument maker. Invented the modern steam engine which became the main source of power in Britain's textile mills. His engine had a separate condenser in which steam from the cylinder; (see notes)
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Article thoroughly revised. Feb 20, 2015
Added new Web site: RareWINCHESTERS.com - The Henry Repeating Rifle. Jul 13, 2008
Added new Web site: National Maritime Museum - Repeating Rifle. Jun 14, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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