This 1870s illustration shows James Watt, the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. James Watt (1736-1819) was said to have discovered the power of steam when he placed his hand in front of kettle that held a very hot liquid. Watt’s improvements to the steam engine were key to the changes that came with the Industrial Revolution.

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