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| Author | Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | Men of Invention and Industry |
| Contents | Phineas Pett : beginnings of English shipbuilding -- Francis Pettit Smith, practical introducer of the screw propeller -- John Harrison, inventor of the marine chronometer -- John Lombe, introducer of the silk industry into England -- William Murdock, his life and inventions -- Frederick 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 -- Ship-building in Belfast / by E.J. Harland, engineer and shipbuilder -- Astronomers and students in humble life : a new chapter in the "Pursuit of knowledge under difficulties". |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Inventors -- Biography |
| Subject | Industrial arts -- Biography |
| EText-No. | 725 |
| Release Date | 1996-11-01 |
| Copyright Status | Not copyrighted in the United States. If you live elsewhere check the laws of your country before downloading this ebook. |
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