The Miner Boy And His Monitor: Or The Career And Achievements Of John Ericsson, The Engineer is a biographical book written by Phineas C. Headley about the life and accomplishments of John Ericsson, a Swedish-American engineer and inventor. The book recounts Ericsson's early life as a miner's son in Sweden, his education, and his eventual emigration to the United States. It also details his many engineering achievements, including the invention of the screw propeller, the development of the first steam-powered warship, and the design of the USS Monitor, a revolutionary ironclad ship that played a pivotal role in the American Civil War. The book describes Ericsson's struggles and setbacks, as well as his perseverance and determination in pursuing his goals. Overall, The Miner Boy And His Monitor is an inspiring tale of innovation, creativity, and the power of the human spirit to overcome obstacles and achieve great things.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.