Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2001-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 151 Thompson, Holland 1873 1940 The Age of Invention: A Chronicle of Mechanical Conquest Chronicles of America series; v. 37 Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, and David Widger "The Age of Invention: A Chronicle of Mechanical Conquest" by Holland Thompson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the transformative period of invention in America, primarily during the late 18th and 19th centuries, highlighting the contributions of key inventors and their impact on society and industry. The book aims to delve into the personalities of notable American inventors and the significance of their achievements, rather than merely cataloging inventions. The opening of the book introduces readers to Benjamin Franklin, detailing his early life, family background, and journey from a soap maker's son to a prominent inventor, thinker, and public figure. Following Franklin's development as a printer and writer, the narrative illustrates his relentless curiosity and innovative spirit, showcasing his numerous contributions to various fields, including electricity and public service. From founding institutions like the American Philosophical Society to creating essential inventions such as the Franklin stove, the chapter sets a strong foundation for understanding the era's inventive explosion and Franklin's role within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Inventions -- History Inventors -- United States E151 T Text United States Children's History Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - General 377658 377659 2024-10-02T05:19:17.730724 2023-10-02T05:14:54.202722 text/html text/html 371365 2013-02-08T10:14:36 text/html; charset=us-ascii 133348 2013-02-08T10:14:38 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 230019 2024-10-02T05:19:26.002666 application/epub+zip 235433 2024-10-02T05:19:21.560678 application/epub+zip 201670 2024-10-02T05:19:20.225689 application/epub+zip 500984 2024-10-02T05:19:29.403626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 477936 2024-10-02T05:19:25.126687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342805 2022-09-02T06:34:20.676887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334831 334730 2024-10-02T05:19:17.153725 2023-10-02T05:14:53.740692 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 334574 2008-12-27T07:48:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 129070 2008-12-27T07:49:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20625 2024-10-02T05:19:29.539620 application/rdf+xml 24144 2024-10-02T05:19:20.780676 image/jpeg 4879 2024-10-02T05:19:20.497673 image/jpeg 226301 2024-10-02T05:19:17.762721 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia