Throughout the Centuries: Famous Inventors and Inventions by George Owen (Englis

Description: Throughout the Centuries by George Owen Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This Book is for You if You Think History Books are Boring!If youve been avoiding history books like the plague, you might be surprised to know that theres a lot of fascinating stuff out there.In almost every century something has been created that has made life better, or at least different. This book is a gentle trawl through some of the most important, and often bizarre, inventions of mankind, a light-hearted look at the things that have improved lives for people of the time, and often into the future.Many of us believe that Stephensons Rocket signalled the beginning of life of the steam engine. In fact, a Roman invention predated it by over 1600 years. Read of how the early centuries following the death of Christ were dominated by inventions from not only the Romans, but also the Chinese. See how far back in time the classic games of Chess and Backgammon were invented, and discover for how long street lighting has been around. Learn about the inspiring and ultimately tragic story of a war time hero who is responsible for probably the most significant technological change impacting on our current lives. And, for those of you staring short sightedly through spectacles, find out about the origins of these useful accessories. Read on, and enjoy a whistle-stop tour through the inventiveness of mankind over the centuries.Scroll up and grab a copy today. Details ISBN 1717856063 ISBN-13 9781717856067 Title Throughout the Centuries Author George Owen Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 62 Publisher Independently Published GE_Item_ID:128893125; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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