Henry W. Roby's Story Of The Invention Of The Typewriter

By Henry W. Roby

Book Overview

Henry W. Roby's Story Of The Invention Of The Typewriter is a book that details the history and development of the typewriter. The book is written by Henry W. Roby, who was a typewriter salesman and historian. The book covers the early history of the typewriter, including the first prototypes and the early models that were developed in the 19th century. It also covers the evolution of the typewriter, including the development of the QWERTY keyboard layout, the introduction of electric typewriters, and the eventual decline of the typewriter as computers became more popular. The book is a comprehensive history of the typewriter, and it includes photographs and illustrations of early models and prototypes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology or the development of writing and communication tools.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: 1163198005
• ISBN13: 9781163198001
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"