"The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel" with Douglas Brunt

from Horsepower Heritage · host Maurice Merrick

The Diesel engine has powered cars, trucks, trains and massive ships- and it's the choice for heavy work around the world. But how much do you know about the man who invented it? In his new book "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel", New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt chronicles the life of this brilliant engineer, tracing his rise to fame and fortune and ultimately his shocking disappearance on September 29, 1913. Doug's Website:https://douglasbrunt-author.comListen to "Dedicated" with Doug Brunt:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dedicated-with-doug-brunt/id1650390838SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageINSTAGRAM: @horsepowerheritageYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=horsepower+heritageHORSEPOWER HERITAGE IS NOW ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/TargaStorioSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://www.drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!

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