The Golden Age Of Patents: A Parody On Yankee Inventiveness (1888)

By Wallace Peck

Book Overview

The Golden Age of Patents is a satirical book written by Wallace Peck in 1888. The book is a parody on the American inventiveness that was prevalent during the late 19th century. Peck pokes fun at the patent system and the numerous patents that were being issued for mundane and trivial inventions. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different invention and its patent application. The inventions range from the absurd to the ridiculous, including a device for making pancakes, a hat with a built-in umbrella, and a machine for knitting socks. The book also features humorous illustrations that accompany each invention. The Golden Age of Patents is a witty and entertaining commentary on the excesses of American inventiveness and the patent system during the late 19th century.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: 1120886139
• ISBN13: 9781120886132
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"