Andrew Carnegie's James Watt begins with the author's initial reluctance to write the biography, confessing his lack of knowledge about both the steam engine and its creator. However, a sense of obligation, recognizing his own fortune derived from the technology Watt pioneered, along with a growing fascination with the subject, led him to undertake the task. Carnegie expresses deep gratitude to his publishers for bringing the subject to his attention, and to his friends who helped him with scientific and mechanical points.
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