Originally published in 1884. A detailed history of some of the
great inventors and inventions of the world. Contents Include
Phineas Pett: Begginers of English Shipbuilding Francis Pettit
Smith: Practical Introducer of the Screw Propeller John Harrison:
Inventer of the Marine Chronometer John Lombe: Introducer of the
Silk Industry into England William Murdock: His Life and Inventions
Fredrick Koenig: Inventor of the Steam-Printing Machine The Walters
of 'The Times' Invention of the Walter Press William Clowes: Book
Printing By Steam Charles Bianconi: A Lesson of Self-Help in
Ireland Industry in Ireland: Through Connaught and Ulster to
Belfast Shipbuilding in Belfast: By E.J. Harland, Engineer and
Shipbuilding Astronomers and Students in Humble Life: A New Chapter
in the 'Pursuit of Knowledge under Difficulties' Many of the
earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and
before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home
Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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