02534cam a22003493u 4500 64831 UtSlPG 20260610134509.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TL Anonymous Deeds Barn and the Self Starter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Carillon Park booklets Release date is 2021-03-15 Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Deeds Barn and the Self Starter" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 21st century that celebrates the pivotal contributions of Edward A. Deeds and Charles F. Kettering to the automotive industry. The book details the invention of the electric ignition system and self-starter, both of which revolutionized automobile accessibility and function, ultimately changing transportation for the masses. It provides an insightful look into the early days of automotive innovation and the collaboration between two pioneering engineers. The narrative focuses on the journey of Deeds and Kettering as they work in a humble barn to develop groundbreaking technologies that eliminate the need for manual cranking of cars. As they form a partnership, they encounter numerous challenges, including engineering setbacks and financial constraints, but ultimately succeed in creating the self-starter that transforms how people interact with automobiles. Alongside the technical achievements, the book explores the camaraderie and dedication of the "Barn Gang," a group of colleagues who contribute to the project’s success. Through detailed storytelling and rich historical context, the book encapsulates the spirit of innovation that characterized early 20th-century America and highlights the lasting impact of Deeds and Kettering's work on the automotive industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Carillon Historical Park (Dayton, Ohio) Automobiles -- Starting devices Deeds, E. A. (Edward Andrew), 1874-1960 Carillon Park booklets https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64831 105654 105654