In the years following World War I, The Times of London embarked on a groundbreaking investigation into the state of American engineering and manufacturing. The resulting series of articles covers a wide range of topics, from the challenges facing American industry to the innovations and successes of its engineers. It also paints a vivid picture of early twentieth century America, from its bustling cities to its rural landscapes. A fascinating look into the history of engineering and industry in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.