Marvels of Scientific Invention (Classic Reprint): An Interesting Account in Non Technical Language of the Invention of Guns, Torpedoes, Submarines ... Discoveries of Science (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Corbin, Thomas W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1334258171 ISBN 13: 9781334258176

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Discover how explosives, metals, and electricity sparked modern industry in plain language that’s easy to follow.

Marvels of Scientific Invention offers a plain-language tour of explosives, metallurgy, electricity, and early industrial breakthroughs. It explains how everyday materials and clever processes helped farmers, manufacturers, and engineers push new ideas into practice, with vivid examples and accessible explanations.

From the chemistry behind dynamite to the rise of induction furnaces and advanced welding, this book connects science to real-world changes. It shows how energy, materials, and machines worked together to transform work, production, and everyday life.

• See how explosive compounds are formed and tamed for safe use in agriculture and industry.
• Learn about electricity, transformers, and heat in metalworking without heavy jargon.
• Explore welding methods, gas flames, and early tools that shaped modern manufacturing.
• Meet practical examples of scientific ideas at work, from rubies made in flames to tiny quartz fibers.

Ideal for curious readers who want a clear picture of how early scientific breakthroughs changed work and industry.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1334258171
• ISBN 13: 9781334258176
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 281
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