A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries by Grant
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"A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries" by George Grant is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work aims to bridge the gap in knowledge among various social classes by presenting the origins and significance of key inventions and scientific discoveries in a lucid and engaging manner. The text intends to serve as both an educational resource and a source of entertainment, reflecting the intellectual aspirations of
its contemporary society. The opening of Grant's account emphasizes the intrinsic human desire for knowledge and the author's intent to provide the working class and youth with a comprehensive understanding of inventions that shape their everyday lives. It outlines various topics that will be explored, such as the history of printing and the impact of paper, engraving, and other artistic and scientific advancements. Through clear explanations and historical references, Grant aims to highlight the utility and importance of these innovations, setting the stage for an informative exploration of humanity's progress through ingenuity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grant, George |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 43043255 |
| Title |
A Historical Account of Useful Inventions and Scientific Discoveries Being a manual of instruction and entertainment. |
| Contents | Printing -- Stereotype -- Engraving on wood -- Engraving on copper -- Engraving on steel -- Lithography -- Paper -- Paper hanging -- Painting -- Statuary -- Drawing -- Architecture -- Chain bridges -- Clocks -- Watches -- Water clocks -- Spinning -- Stocking manufacture -- Coaches -- Saddles, &c. -- Horse-shoes -- Gunpowder -- Guns -- Astronomy -- Navigation -- Light-houses -- Electricity -- Electric telegraph -- Steam-engines -- Mills -- Saw-mills -- Forks -- Music -- Sealing-wax, seals, &c. -- Black lead pencils -- Coloured glass -- Etching on glass, and glass-cutting -- Hydrometers. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, 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: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Inventions -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53613 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 544 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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