The Great Inventions (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437336764)

The Great Inventions is a book written by Wilkie and Franc Bangs in 1883. It is a comprehensive guide that chronicles the most significant inventions of the time, from the steam engine to the telegraph. The book explores the history, development, and impact of each invention, providing readers with a detailed understanding of how these innovations changed the world. The authors also delve into the lives of the inventors behind these groundbreaking creations, shedding light on the challenges they faced and the triumphs they achieved. The Great Inventions is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of technology and the impact of innovation on society.Their History, From The Earliest Period To The Present; Their Influence On Civilization; Accompanied By Sketches Of Lives Of The Principal Inventors, Their Lives, Their Hardships, And Their Triumphs.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: Franc Bangs Wilkie
ISBN-10: 1437336760
ISBN-13: 9781437336764
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 692
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.39d