Author |
Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 |
Title |
Men of Invention and Industry
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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".
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Credits |
Produced by Eric Hutton. HTML version by Al Haines.
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
T: Technology
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Subject |
Inventors -- Biography
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Subject |
Industrial arts -- Biography
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
725 |
Release Date |
Nov 1, 1996 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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