The History Of Gutta Percha Willie (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162697307)

""The History of Gutta Percha Willie"" is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author and poet. The story follows the life of a young boy named Willie, who is born and raised in the Scottish countryside during the mid-19th century. Willie is a curious and adventurous child, always eager to explore the world around him and learn new things.One day, while playing in the woods, Willie discovers a strange substance called gutta percha, which is a type of rubber that is used to make a variety of products. Fascinated by this material, Willie begins to experiment with it and eventually creates his own toys and inventions using gutta percha.As he grows older, Willie's passion for gutta percha only grows stronger, and he becomes determined to make a name for himself in the world of science and industry. With the help of his friends and family, Willie sets out to create new and innovative products using gutta percha, and eventually becomes a successful inventor and businessman.Throughout the novel, MacDonald weaves together themes of creativity, perseverance, and the power of imagination. ""The History of Gutta Percha Willie"" is a charming and inspiring tale that will appeal to readers of all ages, especially those with an interest in science, engineering, and innovation.TIME passed, and Willie grew. Have my readers ever thought what is meant by growing? It is far from meaning only that you get bigger and stronger. It means that you become able both to understand and to wonder at more of the things about you. There are people who the more they understand, wonder the less; but such are not growing straight; they are growing crooked.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: George MacDonald
ISBN-10: 116269730X
ISBN-13: 9781162697307
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.26d