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The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 384

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The hidden history of one of the world’s greatest inventors, a man who disrupted the status quo and then disappeared into thin air on the eve of World War I—this book answers the hundred-year-old mystery of what really became of Rudolf Diesel. September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. After rising fro...

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 384

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

This instant New York Times bestselling “dynamic detective story” (The New York Times) reveals the hidden history Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had...

Rudolf Diesel, Pioneer of the Age of Power
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 354

Rudolf Diesel, Pioneer of the Age of Power

The life and work of the GermanFrench inventor of the Diesel engine.

Rudolf Diesel and the Diesel Engine
  • Language: en

Rudolf Diesel and the Diesel Engine

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1980
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Diesel - The Modern Power
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 74

Diesel - The Modern Power

“ ... The police, the newspapers and the public have long ago ceased to be interested in the fate of Dr. Diesel, who mysteriously disappeared in the fall of 1913. The present dramatic performances of the Diesel engine, which is playing such an important part in railroad, marine, bus, truck, and power plant development, makes the story back of the early work on this engine again of interest.... ... Diesel engines played a large and important part in World War II. Landing boats and submarines, tanks, tractors and generator sets in these and hundreds of other applications the Diesel made its mark and demonstrated its untold possibilities for the future ... ... But the real contribution that Diesel will make to our way of living is only on the threshold. The progress that is being made today outstrips by far the past history of Diesel accomplishments. A new industry is just beginning to come of age Diesel, the Modern Power .” (1950 - Staff GENERAL MOTORS)

Diesel, the Man & the Engine
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 232

Diesel, the Man & the Engine

An introduction to the invention, historical development, and operation of the diesel engine, with a biography of Dr. Rudolf Diesel.

Diesels Rational Heat Motor
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 34

Diesels Rational Heat Motor

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.

Diesel's Rational Heat Motor
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 38

Diesel's Rational Heat Motor

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1897
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Diesel
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 312

Diesel

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Rudolf Diesel and the Diesel Engine
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 104

Rudolf Diesel and the Diesel Engine

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1974
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  • Publisher: Wayland

Story of a practical genius who invented the diesel engine and of the problems which beset a brilliant inventor who was ahead of his time.