The Ingenious Mr Bell

Henry Bell was the man who first made a success of steam navigation in Europe - sadly his work did not bring him financial success but his claim to fame as the man behind the paddle steamer Comet [pictured below] is secure.

When my biography of Bell was first published in 1995 it was the first life of Bell since the 1840s and critics made kind comments on it like “scholarly and readable” (Ships Monthly) and “not only an authoritative biography…but a major contribution to the early history of steam navigation” (Lloyd’s List). This paperback edition appeared in 2001 priced at £9.99 - however readers of this blog can buy copies direct from me at only £5.00 post free - email me for details  -brian@bdosborne.fsnet.co.uk

Click here to read my article on Bell’s Highland steamship venture

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