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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aDeeds Barn and the Self Starter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aCarillon Park booklets
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-15
508 _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCarillon Historical Park (Dayton, Ohio)
653 _aAutomobiles -- Starting devices
653 _aDeeds, E. A. (Edward Andrew), 1874-1960
830 0 _aCarillon Park booklets
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64831
999 _c105654
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