Description: This book tells the captivating stories of twelve great inventions that transformed the world, ranging from the steam engine to the electric engine and the sewing machine. Each invention brought new industries and employment opportunities, revolutionizing the way people lived and worked. Through the lives of the inventors, we learn about the challenges and triumphs of bringing these groundbreaking ideas to life. The author explores the broader historical context of each invention, highlighting its impact on society and the rise of major industries. The book delves into the thematic depth of these innovations, examining their effects on manufacturing, transportation, communication, and more. The insights presented in this book illuminate the crucial role inventors play in shaping our world and serve as a reminder of the power of human ingenuity and determination. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Great Inventors and Their Inventions (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 276 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.6 in
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
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Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 13.2 Oz
Author: Frank Puterbaugh Bachman
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback