Alexander Graham Bell (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161375237)

""Alexander Graham Bell"" by Catherine Mackenzie is a biographical book that chronicles the life and achievements of the famous inventor and scientist, Alexander Graham Bell. The book explores Bell's early life and education, his passion for science and technology, and his groundbreaking work in the field of telecommunications. Mackenzie delves into Bell's personal life, including his marriage to Mabel Gardiner Hubbard, and the challenges he faced in balancing his family life with his career. The book also highlights Bell's many inventions, including the telephone, the photophone, and the audiometer, and the impact they had on society. Throughout the book, Mackenzie emphasizes Bell's determination, perseverance, and creativity, as well as his commitment to helping people with hearing and speech impairments. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of Bell's life and legacy, making it an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in science, technology, and history.1928. Bell's entire life was as exciting and dramatic as his great discovery, that being the secret of sending sound over wires. He did not rest on his laurels, but in spite of poverty and obstacles, went through life searching. He was one of the great pioneers in aviation. He was the inventor of the phonograph record, a new type of speed boat and a method of sending the voice over a ray of light. This is an informal and authoritative rendering of Bell's life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Catherine MacKenzie
ISBN-10: 1161375236
ISBN-13: 9781161375237
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 398
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d