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100 1 _aHubert, Philip Gengembre,
_d1852-1925
245 1 0 _aInventors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-06
505 0 _aBenjamin Franklin -- Robert Fulton -- Eli Whitney -- Elias Howe -- Samuel F. B. Morse -- Charles Goodyear -- John Ericsson -- Cyrus Hall McCormick -- Thomas A. Edison -- Alexander Graham Bell -- American inventors, past and present.
508 _aProduced by Albert László, Rory OConor 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"Inventors" by Philip Gengembre Hubert is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the lives and contributions of notable inventors, exploring their origins, aspirations, struggles, and the profound impact their inventions had on society. Through a blend of biographical sketches and lessons learned, the book sheds light on figures like Benjamin Franklin and Eli Whitney, illustrating their significant roles in technological advancement and societal change. The opening of "Inventors" offers an insightful preface, emphasizing the often-overlooked sacrifices made by inventors throughout history. It captures the essence of these pioneers, detailing not just their inventions but also the hardships they faced, from lack of public recognition to legal battles over patents. The narrative begins with Benjamin Franklin, showcasing his intellectual curiosity and numerous contributions, such as the lightning rod and Franklin stove, while hinting at the broader stories that will unfold in the chapters to come, including those of other significant figures in the world of invention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInventors
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38782
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