Release date is 2012-07-19

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"Stories of Invention, Told by Inventors and their Friends" by Edward Everett Hale is a collection of tales detailing famous inventions and the inventors behind them, written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a celebration of creativity and innovation, exploring figures from various eras, their struggles, and the breakthroughs that shaped technology and society. At the start of the narrative, we meet Uncle Fritz, an intriguing character who engages a group of young visitors in discussions about historical inventions through the medium of storytelling. In a series of lively conversations, the children learn about the significance of public libraries and the importance of inventors, setting the stage for further tales about influential figures such as Archimedes and Friar Bacon. Uncle Fritz's engaging recounting of their lives and inventions invites readers into a world where ingenuity meets history, inspiring curiosity about these remarkable personalities and their contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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