Hiram Stevens Maxim: A Yankee Who Dictates Peace To The Nations

By Orison Swett Marden

Book Overview

Hiram Stevens Maxim: A Yankee Who Dictates Peace To The Nations is a biography written by Orison Swett Marden. The book tells the story of Hiram Stevens Maxim, an American inventor and businessman who is best known for inventing the Maxim gun, which was the world's first fully automatic machine gun. Maxim's invention revolutionized warfare and had a major impact on the world's military history. The book covers Maxim's early life, his education, and his early career as an inventor. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family. The book then goes on to explore Maxim's work on the Maxim gun and its impact on the world. Marden's biography also discusses Maxim's other inventions, including the smokeless powder used in the Maxim gun, and his work on aviation. The book provides a detailed look at Maxim's life and work, as well as his impact on the world. Overall, Hiram Stevens Maxim: A Yankee Who Dictates Peace To The Nations is a comprehensive biography of a fascinating inventor and businessman who played a significant role in shaping the world's military history.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Visits with Great Americans or Success Ideals and How to Attain Them Part 1, by Orison Swett Marden. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127265.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: 1425353835
• ISBN13: 9781425353834
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"