Story of the Mushets

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Largely about David Mushet and his son, Robert. Arranged in four parts, the most substantial being 1] 'David Mushet and his achievements, 1772-1847' and 2] 'Robert Forester Mushet and his first great contribution to the age of steel, 1847-66'. Substantial appendices [pp115-190] list patents; describe the Bessemer-Mushet process and the disputes/patent issues surrounding it. Also a Mushet family tree. Written by the late chairman of Samuel Osborn & Co Ltd