The Great Inventions (1883)

By Franc Bangs Wilkie

Book Overview

The Great Inventions is a book written by Wilkie and Franc Bangs in the year 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to some of the most important inventions of the time, including the steam engine, the telegraph, and the telephone. The authors provide a detailed history of each invention, including the individuals who created them and the impact they had on society. The book is divided into chapters based on the type of invention, with sections on transportation, communication, and manufacturing. The authors also discuss the future of technology and predict what inventions may be on the horizon. Overall, The Great Inventions is a fascinating look at the technological advancements of the 19th century and their impact on the world.Their History, From The Earliest Period To The Present; Their Influence On Civilization; Accompanied By Sketches Of Lives Of The Principal Inventors, Their Lives, Their Hardships, And Their Triumphs.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: 1165135620
• ISBN13: 9781165135622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 690 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"