A Genius in the Family (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781781391174)

This book contains Hiram Percy Maxim's memories of growing up with his brilliant but eccentric father, Hiram Stephens Maxim, scientist, engineer and inventor of the famous Maxim gun. Sometimes poignant and often very funny, these anecdotes are delightfully told and give a fascinating picture of 19th Century life in one extraordinary American family.

Author: Hiram Percy Maxim
ISBN-10: 1781391173
ISBN-13: 9781781391174
Publisher: Benediction Classics
Language: English
Published: 03/13/2012
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d