Inventors

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hubert, Philip Gengembre, 1852-1925

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Inventors" by Philip Gengembre Hubert is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the lives and contributions of notable inventors, exploring their origins, aspirations, struggles, and the profound impact their inventions had on society. Through a blend of biographical sketches and lessons learned, the book sheds light on figures like Benjamin Franklin and Eli Whitney, illustrating their significant roles in technological advancement and societal change. The opening of "Inventors" offers an insightful preface, emphasizing the often-overlooked sacrifices made by inventors throughout history. It captures the essence of these pioneers, detailing not just their inventions but also the hardships they faced, from lack of public recognition to legal battles over patents. The narrative begins with Benjamin Franklin, showcasing his intellectual curiosity and numerous contributions, such as the lightning rod and Franklin stove, while hinting at the broader stories that will unfold in the chapters to come, including those of other significant figures in the world of invention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Benjamin Franklin

Robert Fulton

Eli Whitney

Elias Howe

Samuel F. B. Morse

Charles Goodyear

John Ericsson

Cyrus Hall McCormick

Thomas A. Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

American inventors, past and present.

Credits:

Produced by Albert László, Rory OConor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-02-06