""George Westinghouse: His Life And Achievements"" is a biography written by Francis E. Leupp that chronicles the life and accomplishments of George Westinghouse, an American inventor, entrepreneur, and industrialist. The book explores Westinghouse's early life, his education, and the development of his engineering and business acumen. It delves into his inventions, including the air brake system for trains, which revolutionized the railway industry, and his contributions to the development of electricity and power transmission. The book also examines Westinghouse's business ventures, including the founding of the Westinghouse Electric Company, and his philanthropic efforts. Through extensive research and access to personal documents and correspondence, Leupp presents a comprehensive portrait of a man who played a significant role in shaping American industry and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.