Famous Days in the Century of Invention by Gertrude L. Stone and M. Grace Fickett
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"Famous Days in the Century of Invention" by Gertrude L. Stone and M. Grace Fickett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles significant inventions and the stories behind them, showcasing key figures such as Elias Howe with his sewing machine and Alexander Graham Bell with the telephone. Each chapter focuses on different inventions and the challenges faced by their inventors, offering readers insights into the impact
of these innovations on society. The opening of this work introduces young Jonathan Wheeler, who eagerly anticipates his first journey to Boston in 1845. The narrative describes his excitement about riding a railway train and culminates in his visit to a tailor's shop to witness the impressive workings of Elias Howe's sewing machine. Through Jonathan's eyes, we see the skepticism and challenges faced by Howe in promoting his invention, even when he successfully demonstrates the machine's superiority over hand-sewing. This early glimpse sets the stage for exploring the struggles and triumphs of inventors in the book's subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stone, Gertrude L. (Gertrude Lincoln) |
|---|---|
| Author | Fickett, M. Grace (Mary Grace) |
| Title | Famous Days in the Century of Invention |
| Contents | How the sewing machine won favor -- Long-distance talking -- A new era in lighting -- The triumph of Goodyear -- The easier way of printing -- Anna Holman's daguerreotype -- The story of the reaper -- Grandma's introduction to electric cars. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Inventions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46150 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 333 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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