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  • Archimedes : The First Great Inventor

    by Thomas L. Heath, Elmer E. Burns, John Timbs ...
    Archimedes was the most celebrated of the Greek Inventor. He was born in Sicily, in the Corinthian colony of Syracuse, in the year 287 B.C., and when a very young man, was fortunate enough to enjoy the patronage of his relative Hiero, the reigning prince of Syracuse. The ancients attribute to Archimedes more than forty mechanical inventions—among which are the endless screw; the combination of ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Story of Great Inventions

    Unveiling the Legacy of Innovation: Stories of Inventors and Technological Progress

    by Elmer Ellsworth Burns ...
    In "The Story of Great Inventions," Elmer Ellsworth Burns embarks on a captivating journey through the annals of human ingenuity, chronicling the landmark inventions that have irrevocably shaped modern civilization. Through a narrative steeped in both historical context and literary flair, Burns employs a clear, engaging style that appeals to a diverse readership. Each chapter harmoniously blends ... Read more

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  • The Story of Great Inventions

    by Elmer Ellsworth Burns ...
    "The purpose of this book is to tell in simple language how our great inventions came into being, to depict the life-struggles of the men who made them, and, in the telling of the story, to explain the working of the inventions in a way the boy can understand. The stories which are here woven together present the great epochs in the history of physics, and are intended to give to the young reader ... Read more

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    Law of the Land

    Stories of the Old West

    by Elmer Kelton ...
    Narrated by Traber Burns ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 37 min

    Here are sixteen stories, where good meets bad, and everything in between, from the legendary author of the West, Elmer Kelton.Law of the Land chronicles some of his most exciting and dangerous tales of the old west, collected together for the first time—including the exciting first publication of a never-before published Kelton story, “Biscuits for Bandit.”Included here are:“The Fugitive Book” ... Read more

    $19.95 USD

    Also available as: eBook

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  • Inventions of the Past: 44 Books Reflecting on Centuries of Technological Innovations

    Stories of Useful Inventions, Marvels of Scientific Invention, Outspinning the Spider, etc.

    by James P. Boyd, Henry White Warren, A. Russell Bond, Hattie E. Macomber, Ray Stannard Baker, S. E. Forman, Willis Duff Piercy, M. Grace Fickett, Gertrude L. Stone, Archibald Williams, Derek J. de Solla Price, Russell Doubleday, Henry Bore, John H. White, American Railway Association, John Kimberly Mumford, Edwin A. Battison, Samuel Smiles, Harry E. Maule, Arthur May Mowry, William A. Mowry, Henry E. Baker, Rupert Sargent Holland, Abraham Lincoln, H. W. L. Hime, Henry Robinson, Edward W. Byrn, Grace Rogers Cooper, George Iles, Henry Dircks, Robert Routledge, Helen C. Knight, Theodore Low De Vinne, H. C. Forster, Harry Chase Brearley, Alfred Vail, George Grant, Elmer Ellsworth Burns, Thomas W. Corbin, Paul Severing ...
    Inventions of the Past: 44 Books Reflecting on Centuries of Technological Innovations presents a fascinating exploration of human ingenuity across time. This anthology collates an array of works that illuminate the remarkable journey of technological advancement, each piece a testament to the innovative spirit that has driven societies forward through the ages. From the groundbreaking ... Read more

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  • Marvels of Scientific Invention

    by Thomas W. Corbin ...
    Most people are afraid of the word explosion and shudder with apprehension at the mention of dynamite. The latter, particularly, conjures up visions of anarchists, bombs, and all manner of wickedness. Yet the time seems to be coming when every farmer will regard explosives, of the general type known to the public as dynamite, as among his most trusty implements. It is so already in some places. In ... Read more

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  • A-B-C of Electricity

    by William Henry Meadowcroft ...
    A-B-C of Electricity is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the fundamental principles of electricity, written by William H. Meadowcroft. Designed for beginners and those with little to no prior knowledge, the book breaks down complex electrical concepts into simple, easy-to-understand language. Through a series of clear explanations, practical examples, and helpful illustrations, Meadowcroft ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

  • The Story of Electricity

    With 20 Easy-to-Perform Experiments

    by George de Lucenay Leon ...
    Series series Dover Children's Science Books
    "An enlightening chronological history." — ALA BooklistHere is an ideal book for youngsters who are curious about natural forces and want to know why they behave as they do. Veteran science writer George deLucenay Leon takes readers on a fascinating trip back in time — through 2,500 years of scientific investigation — and explains how to perform many of the experiments that led to major ... Read more

    $11.59 USD