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100 1 _aRoutledge, Robert
245 1 0 _aDiscoveries and Inventions of the Nineteenth Century
246 1 _aDiscoveries and Inventions of the 19th Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-04-02
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Discoveries and Inventions of the Nineteenth Century" by Robert Routledge is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book attempts to present a popular account of significant discoveries and inventions that defined the 19th century, focusing on the profound impact these advancements have had on human life and society. It covers an array of topics from mechanical engineering and communication technologies to physical and chemical sciences. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the transformative nature of the 19th century, highlighting how scientific advancements have fundamentally altered societal conditions. With a specific emphasis on the steam engine's role in initiating changes in transportation and communication, the introduction posits that every new invention embodies scientific ideas that ultimately support human progress. It invites readers to appreciate the myriad ways that science and technology have shaped the modern world, underscoring an optimistic view of continual improvement and innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInventions -- History -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54475
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