Four American Inventors (Classic Reprint): Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Samuel F. B. Morse, Thomas A. Edison; A Book for Young Americans: Robert ... A Book for Young Americans (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Perry, Frances M. Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331306450 ISBN 13: 9781331306450

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Meet the minds behind everyday marvels.

Four American inventors come to life in a vivid, accessible portrait that explains how curiosity, courage, and hard work sparked breakthroughs we still use today.

This collection follows young tinkerers from their earliest sparks of idea to the turning points that changed history. From practical experiments and small successes to big, world‑shaping inventions, the book presents their drives, challenges, and the world they lived in—without getting lost in technical detail. It brings readers close to figures like Fulton, Morse, Edison, and the moments that made their names famous.

• Early curiosity and hands‑on learning that fuels invention
• Friendly, story‑driven chapters that connect childhood workshops to major breakthroughs
• The persistence, trial‑and‑error, and practical thinking behind famous inventions
• Context about the people and times that shaped each inventor’s path

Ideal for readers who enjoy biography and history, this edition offers a clear, engaging look at how these American pioneers turned ideas into everyday reality.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1331306450
• ISBN 13: 9781331306450
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 260
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