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100 1 _aCorbin, Thomas W.
245 1 0 _aMarvels of Scientific Invention :
_bAn Interesting Account in Non-Technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarine Mines, Up-to-Date Smelting, Freezing, Colour Photography, and Many Other Recent Discoveries of Science
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-18
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Marvels of Scientific Invention" by Thomas W. Corbin is a scientific account written in the early 20th century. The work presents a non-technical exploration of various significant inventions and discoveries in science, including advancements in weaponry, electricity, and agricultural techniques based on the use of explosives. Its aim is to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience, highlighting their practical applications and implications in everyday life. The opening of the book introduces the use of dynamite in agriculture, emphasizing its usefulness beyond its destructive reputation. Corbin explains how explosives can benefit farmers by breaking up hard soil layers—known as "hard-pan"—to enhance root growth and improve crop yields. Through detailed descriptions, he illustrates the practical methods used in applying dynamite for various farming techniques, such as planting trees and managing water drainage. By demystifying explosives and showcasing their potential for agricultural innovation, Corbin sets the tone for a fascinating exploration of scientific advancements throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInventions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38045
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