Stories of Useful Inventions by S. E. Forman
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About this eBook
| Author | Forman, S. E. (Samuel Eagle), 1858-1941 |
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| LoC No. | 11024365 |
| Title | Stories of Useful Inventions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The match -- The stove -- The lamp -- The forge -- The steam-engine -- The plow -- The reaper -- The mill -- The loom -- The house -- The carriage -- The boat -- The clock -- The book -- The message. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Stories of Useful Inventions" by S. E. Forman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution and significance of various inventions that have greatly impacted human civilization, such as the match, the stove, and the steam engine. It provides insights into how these inventions have shaped daily life and fostered progress throughout history. The opening of the book presents a preface that introduces the overarching theme of inventions as milestones in human progress and civilization. Forman emphasizes that while many inventions have been studied in isolation, this work seeks to connect them, showcasing how humanity has learned to harness and control the elements to improve their existence. He hints at the stories to follow by sharing the narrative of the match, illustrating humanity's long quest to create a reliable way to generate fire. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the ingenuity behind other vital inventions that have transformed society over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Inventions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41219 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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