Four American Inventors: Robert Fulton, Samuel F. B. Morse, Eli Whitney, Thomas A. Edison (1901)

By Frances Melville Perry

Book Overview

""Four American Inventors: Robert Fulton, Samuel F. B. Morse, Eli Whitney, Thomas A. Edison"" is a book written by Frances Melville Perry and published in 1901. The book explores the lives and inventions of four influential American inventors who have made significant contributions to American history. Robert Fulton is known for his invention of the steamboat, which revolutionized transportation on rivers and lakes. Samuel F. B. Morse is known for inventing the telegraph and Morse code, which revolutionized long-distance communication. Eli Whitney is known for inventing the cotton gin, which revolutionized the cotton industry and made cotton production more profitable. Thomas A. Edison is known for his numerous inventions, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric light bulb, which revolutionized the way people live and work. The book provides a comprehensive overview of each inventor's life, their inventions, and their impact on American society. It is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in American history, technology, or innovation.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120282446
• ISBN13: 9781120282446
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"