The mysterious case of Rudolf Diesel : genius, power, and deception on the eve of World War I
by Brunt, Douglas (Author)
Summary
September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanis... Full description