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100 1 _aMumford, John Kimberly,
_d1863-1926
245 1 0 _aOutspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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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500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-22
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Outspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope" by John Kimberly Mumford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution and significance of wire in modern society, detailing its profound impact on various industries, transportation, and everyday life. By tracing the origins of wire and revealing its role in contemporary engineering advancements, the author brings to light the intricate relationships between technology and civilization. At the start of the text, the author establishes the fundamental importance of wire in the modern age, suggesting that without it, civilization would come to a standstill. Various elements of daily life, such as transportation systems, telecommunication, and construction, are intricately tied to the presence of wire and wire rope. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of wire's applications and a historical overview of its evolution, setting a framework for understanding how this seemingly simple material has become a backbone of industrial and technological progress. The opening sets an engaging tone, inviting readers to discover the fascinating journey of wire through history and its pervasive influence on human advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJohn A. Roebling's Sons Company
653 _aWire rope
653 _aWire
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46376
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