His Wisdom, the Defender (Classic Reprint): A Story - Couverture souple

Simon Newcomb

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133053669X ISBN 13 : 9781330536698

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book chronicles the early life and personal crusade of the author, a respected figure who invented the first functional thermobike and incandescent light. His discoveries and inventions, which revolutionized industrial production and set the stage for the Golden Age, are meticulously detailed in this firsthand account. The author's diligent work behind the scenes and methodical planning demonstrate a keen intellect and willful determination to improve humanity's living conditions across the globe, all while evading the watchful eyes of the press and the constraints of international politics and bureaucracy. This illuminating autobiography provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in history, featuring an intimate look at the scientist and inventor whose technological advancements shaped the world we know today.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Prologue WE who live in this Golden A ge never tire of comparing our happy lot with the backward condition of our forefathers. We need not go further back than the beginning of the century now closing to see the striking contrast between our powers over nature and theirs. Did we not have historical evidence of the fact, it would be scarcely credible to the rising generation that nearly half of this century had elapsed before such a thing as a mote was known or even imagined; before the words etherine and therm were found in any dictionary. We can hardly imagine what a dull life even the greatest and most powerful men must have lived. President Reed never took a spin round the world. He never saw the Antarctic glacier, or even knew of its existence. He never set foot upon the North Pole. He never looked down on the clouds from the window of a himote.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133053669X
• ISBN 13: 9781330536698
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 340
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