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| 100 | 1 | _aSevering, Paul | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMarvels of Modern Science |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-07-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aFlying machines -- Wireless telegraphy -- Radium -- Moving pictures -- Sky-scrapers and how they are built -- Ocean palaces -- Wonderful creations in plant life -- Latest discoveries in archaeology -- Great tunnels of the world -- Electricity in the household -- Harnessing the water-fall -- Wonderful war ships -- A talk on big guns -- Mystery of the stars -- Can we communicate with other worlds? | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Emily Ratliff, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Marvels of Modern Science" by Paul Severing is a scientific publication edited by Theodore Waters, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores various groundbreaking inventions and developments of the time, covering topics such as flying machines, wireless telegraphy, radium, moving pictures, and skyscrapers. It aims to present a general overview of these incredible achievements that have significantly impacted society. The opening of the book introduces the topic of flying machines, detailing the historical progression of humanity's attempts to conquer the skies. It begins with mythological references and early experiments with balloons in the 18th century, leading to significant advancements made by pioneers such as the Wright Brothers and various aeronauts. The narrative highlights key milestones in aviation, including the first controlled flights and the evolution of dirigibles, demonstrating the relentless pursuit of flight from antiquity to modern scientific achievements. This sets a tone of exploration and fascination, aiming to inspire readers about the potential of human innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience | ||
| 653 | _aTechnology and civilization | ||
| 653 | _aTechnology -- Social aspects | ||
| 653 | _aInventions | ||
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_aWaters, Theodore, _d1870- |
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