02301cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000390012624500600016526400510022530000470027633600260032333700260034933800360037550000310041150800960044252012900053853400450182865300360187365300140190965300090192385600430193246376UtSlPG20260610134050.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a22026150 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTS1 aMumford, John Kimberly,d1863-192610aOutspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2014-07-22 aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Outspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope" by John Kimberly Mumford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution and significance of wire in modern society, detailing its profound impact on various industries, transportation, and everyday life. By tracing the origins of wire and revealing its role in contemporary engineering advancements, the author brings to light the intricate relationships between technology and civilization. At the start of the text, the author establishes the fundamental importance of wire in the modern age, suggesting that without it, civilization would come to a standstill. Various elements of daily life, such as transportation systems, telecommunication, and construction, are intricately tied to the presence of wire and wire rope. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of wire's applications and a historical overview of its evolution, setting a framework for understanding how this seemingly simple material has become a backbone of industrial and technological progress. The opening sets an engaging tone, inviting readers to discover the fascinating journey of wire through history and its pervasive influence on human advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aJohn A. Roebling's Sons Company aWire rope aWire40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46376