02195cam a22003133u 4500 46644 UtSlPG 20260610134054.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 T Anonymous Invention and Discovery: Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches Anecdotes of invention and discovery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-08-21 Produced by Chris Curnow, Terrie Westman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Invention and Discovery: Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches" by Anonymous is a collection of essays and sketches exploring various inventions and discoveries, likely written in the early to mid-19th century. The work offers insights into the lives and contributions of inventors and scientists from various cultures, focusing on the historical context and personal anecdotes surrounding notable achievements. The opening of this volume sets the tone by emphasizing Britain's unique position in the annals of invention and discovery and highlights the significant contributions of both British and international figures in science and engineering. It introduces a collection of narratives that delve into intriguing subjects, such as the construction of the Thames Tunnel and the complexities surrounding inventions like gun-cotton and the calculating machine by Babbage. Each sketch aims to not only inform the reader about historical facts but also to stimulate curiosity about the individuals and circumstances that shaped modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Inventions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46644 87483 87483