Marvels of Scientific Invention
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Thomas W. Corbin
(3,906 Sterne; 16 Bewertungen)
This is a chronicle of the 19 most interesting inventions of the early 20th century. Some of the inventions are still in use and of considerable impact today, while others are examples of the strong belief in progress prevalent at the time would probably be frowned upon today. In this way, the author's account of how ice was made at the time will still be very interesting for readers today, but an account of how dynamite was going to be used in farming may be seen as humorous to the contemporary reader. The subjects are as varied as science herself is, and any reader and listener should find a subject matching his or her own taste. - Summary by Carolin (9 hr 19 min)
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excellent book....but
(4 Sterne)
the lady from Canada could use a kind editor to be honest with her. maybe some training in diction and reading the material at least once prior to recording to be sure everything is familiar. several good books in this subject have been diminished in this way
Grace
(3 Sterne)
The Vancouver lady doesn't have quite enough technical literacy
(5 Sterne)
The book was very informative and particularly enlightening concerning the different uses of electricity.