When one considers the many technological achievements of mankind, few people can match those of Richard Trevethick (See Appendix 1). He was a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution and undoubtedly one of the greatest engineers to have ever lived. The range and magnitude of his inventive genius is truly astounding, and yet few outside Cornwall are aware of the immense contribution he made to the development of the modern world (See Appendix 2).
Born on April 13, 1771 in Cornwall, England (See Appendix 3), Trevethick was the first to successfully harness high-pressure steam. Trevethick const…
