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100 1 _aBaker, Henry E.
_q(Henry Edwin),
_d1857-1928
245 1 4 _aThe colored inventor
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-03
508 _aProduced by Stacy Brown, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Colored Inventor: A Record of Fifty Years" by Henry E. Baker is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1910s. The book aims to document and highlight the contributions of African American inventors and their advancements in various fields over the span of fifty years following the emancipation proclamation. Baker seeks to counter prevailing societal perceptions that undervalue or ignore the inventive capabilities of the colored race, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to national progress. In the book, Baker meticulously reviews the history and achievements of numerous African American inventors, noting specific patents and inventions that have significantly impacted various industries, including agriculture, mechanics, and electrical engineering. He discusses notable figures such as Granville T. Woods, known for his inventions related to electrical systems, and Elijah McCoy, famed for his innovative lubricating cup. Baker emphasizes that despite the systemic obstacles and societal biases faced by African Americans, the inventive spirit and accomplishments of this community have played a vital role in shaping the nation's industrial landscape. The book ultimately advocates for recognition and acknowledgment of these contributions to inspire future advancements and rectify historical omissions in the narrative of American invention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican American inventors
653 _aInventions -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21281
999 _c62458
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