""Who Invented The Screw Propeller? Were The Patented Propellers Of Francis Pettit Smith In Every Respect Direct Plagerisms?"" is a book written by James Nicol in 1858. The book explores the history of the invention of the screw propeller and the controversy surrounding Francis Pettit Smith's patented propellers. Nicol delves into the origins of the screw propeller and the various individuals who contributed to its development, including John Ericsson...