CHAPTER IV.

ENGINE OF JAMES WATT.

Advantages of the Atmospheric Engine over that of Captain Savery.

-- It contained no new Principle. -- Papin's Engine. -- James

Watt. -- Particulars of his Life. -- His first conceptions of the

Means of economising Heat. -- Principle of his projected

Improvements. 69

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