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inventor biographies34% of collection
society & biography26% of collection
public domain candidates22% of collection
historical books18% of collection
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The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla, with special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lightingAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The evolution of photography : with a chronological record of discoveries, inventions, etc., contributions to photographic literature, and personal reminiscences extending over forty yearsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The inventor of the numeral-type for ChinaAuthor: the use of which illiterate Chinese both blind and sighted can very quickly be taught to read and write fluently
A first French reading book. Containing fables, anecdotes, inventions, discoveries, natural history, French history; with grammatical questions and notes, and a copious etymological dictionaryAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The inventions : researches and writing of Nikola Tesla, with special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lightingAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Philipp Reis: inventor of the telephone. A biographical sketch, with documentary testimony, translations of the original papers of the inventor and contemporary publicationsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Technology of textile design. Being a practical treatise on the construction and application of weaves for all textile fabrics, with minute reference to the latest inventions for weavingAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Subject-matter index of patents for inventions (Attestati di privative industriali) granted in Italy, from 1848 to May 1, 1882Author: Classic Public Domain
Treatise relative to the testing of water-wheels and machinery, also of inventions, studies, and experiments, with suggestions from a life's experienceAuthor: Classic Public Domain
International reference work;a library of history, geography, biography, biology, literature, economics, civics, arts, sciences, discoveries, explorations, inventions, commerce, etc. ... (Vol. 10, STUDY AND INSTRUCTION)Author: Classic Public Domain
The life and times of Samuel Crompton : inventor of the spinning machine called the mule : being the substance of two papers read to the members of the Bolton Mechanics' InstitutionAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Jethro Wood, inventor of the modern plow. A brief account of his life, services and trials; together with facts subsequent to his death, and incident to his great inventionAuthor: Classic Public Domain
A history of Simon Willard, inventor and clockmaker, together with some account of his sons--his apprentices--and the workmen associated with him, with brief notices of other clockmakers of the family nameAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The new tablet of memory; or, chronicle of remarkable event; with the dates of inventions and discoveries ... and biographical noticesAuthor: Classic Public Domain
A story of railway pioneers; being an account of the inventions and works of Isaac Dodds and his son Thomas Weatherburn DoddsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The etymological compendium, or portfolio of origins and inventions ... containing a particular account of London and its public buildings ..Author: Classic Public Domain
Patents for inventions. Abridgements of specifications relating to grinding grain and dressing flour and meal, A.D. 1623-1866Author: Classic Public Domain
The domestic encyclopaedia; or, A dictionary of facts, and useful knowledge, comprehending a concise view of the latest discoveries, inventions, and improvements, chiefly applicable to rural and domestic enconomy ..Author: Classic Public Domain
Johnson's dictionary of the English language, in miniature. To which are added, an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copius [!] chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries, and inventionsAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The century of inventions of the Marquis of Worcester. From the original ms. with historical and explanatory notes and a biographical memoirAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The romance of war inventions; a description of warships, guns, tanks, rifles, bombs, and other instruments and munitions of warfare, how they were invented & how they are employedAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Men of science and industry: a guide to the biographies of scientists, engineers, inventors and physicians, in the Carnegie Library of PittsburghAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The life, times, and scientific labours of the second Marquis of Worcester : to which is added a reprint of his Century of inventions, 1663, with a commentary thereonAuthor: Classic Public Domain
The life of William Henry, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1729-1786, patriot, military officer, inventor of the steamboat ; a contribution to revolutionary historyAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Subject matter index of patents for inventions (attestati di privative industriali) granted in Italy from 1848 to January 1, 1886Author: Classic Public Domain
International reference work;a library of history, geography, biography, biology, literature, economics, civics, arts, sciences, discoveries, explorations, inventions, commerce, etc. ... (Vol. 9, STUDY AND INSTRUCTION)Author: Classic Public Domain
The American Exhibition of the arts, inventions, manufacturers, products and resources of the United States of America : London : to be opened May 1st, 1886Author: Classic Public Domain
The Mason Machine Works, Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., inventors and builders of cotton machinery : Founded 1842 ; Incorporated 1873 ; [Catalogue]Author: Classic Public Domain
A new century of inventions, being designs & descriptions of one hundred machines, relating to arts, manufactures, & domestic lifeAuthor: Classic Public Domain
Gutenberg: was he the inventor of printing? An historical investigation embodying a criticism of Dr. van der Linde's "Gutenberg."Author: Classic Public Domain
A digest of the law and practice of letters patent for inventions : including the statutes and all cases decided from the passing of the statute of monopolies to October, 1890Author: Classic Public Domain
The Palmer arm and leg : adopted for the U.S. Army and NavyAuthor: the Surgeon-General, U.S.A., and by the Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery : manufactured only under the direction of the inventor and patentee
Explore a carefully assembled historical library of 109 books devoted to inventor biographies. The selection prioritises useful, readable editions and substantial works.
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How to make inventions; or, Inventing as a science and an art. A practical guide for inventors
Leading American inventors
Inventors at work, with chapters on discovery
Inventors
Heroes of invention and discovery : lives of eminent inventors and pioneers in science
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The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla, with special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting
Subject-matter index of patents for inventions issued by the United States Patent office from 1790 to 1873, inclusive ..
Are Inventions Inevitable? A Note on Social Evolution
Leading American inventors
The evolution of photography : with a chronological record of discoveries, inventions, etc., contributions to photographic literature, and personal reminiscences extending over forty years
The inventor of the numeral-type for China by the use of which illiterate Chinese both blind and sighted can very quickly be taught to read and write fluently
From immigrant to inventor
History of inventions, discoveries and origins
A first French reading book. Containing fables, anecdotes, inventions, discoveries, natural history, French history; with grammatical questions and notes, and a copious etymological dictionary
The inventions : researches and writing of Nikola Tesla, with special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting
Edison : his life and inventions
Subject-matter index of patents for inventions (brevets d'invention) granted in France from 1791 to 1876 inclusive
Philipp Reis: inventor of the telephone. A biographical sketch, with documentary testimony, translations of the original papers of the inventor and contemporary publications
Technology of textile design. Being a practical treatise on the construction and application of weaves for all textile fabrics, with minute reference to the latest inventions for weaving
Subject-matter index of patents for inventions (Attestati di privative industriali) granted in Italy, from 1848 to May 1, 1882
The boy's book of inventions; stories of the wonders of modern science
Treatise relative to the testing of water-wheels and machinery, also of inventions, studies, and experiments, with suggestions from a life's experience
John Field of Dublin : the inventor of the nocturne
Boy's second book of inventions
The life of Sir Isaac Pitman (inventor of phonography)
Life of John Fitch, the inventor of the steam-boat
Alphabetical Lists of Patentees and Inventions [0049] for The Quarter Ending December 31, 1889. Vol. 49
The grave, a poem. Illustrated by twelve etchings executed by L. Schiavonetti, from the original inventions of William Blake
A history of inventions, discoveries, and origins
International reference work;a library of history, geography, biography, biology, literature, economics, civics, arts, sciences, discoveries, explorations, inventions, commerce, etc. ... (Vol. 10, STUDY AND INSTRUCTION)
A history of inventions and discoveries : alphabetically arranged
The life and times of Samuel Crompton : inventor of the spinning machine called the mule : being the substance of two papers read to the members of the Bolton Mechanics' Institution
Jethro Wood, inventor of the modern plow. A brief account of his life, services and trials; together with facts subsequent to his death, and incident to his great invention
A history of inventions and discoveries
A history of Simon Willard, inventor and clockmaker, together with some account of his sons--his apprentices--and the workmen associated with him, with brief notices of other clockmakers of the family name
The new tablet of memory; or, chronicle of remarkable event; with the dates of inventions and discoveries ... and biographical notices
Inventors at work, with chapters on discovery
Women inventors to whom patents have been granted by the United States government, 1790 to July 1, 1888
A story of railway pioneers; being an account of the inventions and works of Isaac Dodds and his son Thomas Weatherburn Dodds
Patents for inventions. Abridgements of specifications relating to sugar. A.D. 1663-1866
The etymological compendium, or portfolio of origins and inventions ... containing a particular account of London and its public buildings ..
Patents for inventions. Abridgements of specifications relating to grinding grain and dressing flour and meal, A.D. 1623-1866
A biography of Isaac Pitman (inventor of phonography)
The domestic encyclopaedia; or, A dictionary of facts, and useful knowledge, comprehending a concise view of the latest discoveries, inventions, and improvements, chiefly applicable to rural and domestic enconomy ..
The present law and practice relating to letters patent for inventions
Johnson's dictionary of the English language, in miniature. To which are added, an alphabetical account of the heathen deities, and a copius [!] chronological table of remarkable events, discoveries, and inventions
A history of inventions and discoveries [electronic resource]
Life of Richard Trevithick : with an account of his inventions
Patents for inventions : abridgements of specifications relating to photography
Inventors
How to make inventions; or, Inventing as a science and an art
Bibliographical notes on histories of inventions and books of secrets
The century of inventions of the Marquis of Worcester. From the original ms. with historical and explanatory notes and a biographical memoir
Inventors At Work
The life of Samuel F.B. Morse, LL. D. : inventor of the electro-magnetic recording telegraph
International Inventions Exhibition : official guide
Discoveries and inventions; a lecture
Discoveries and inventions of the nineteenth century
The romance of war inventions; a description of warships, guns, tanks, rifles, bombs, and other instruments and munitions of warfare, how they were invented & how they are employed
Men of science and industry: a guide to the biographies of scientists, engineers, inventors and physicians, in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
The Boys Own Book Of Great Inventions
The life, times, and scientific labours of the second Marquis of Worcester : to which is added a reprint of his Century of inventions, 1663, with a commentary thereon
The life of William Henry, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1729-1786, patriot, military officer, inventor of the steamboat ; a contribution to revolutionary history
Mechanics' magazine and register of inventions and improvements
Wireless telegraphy : its origins, development, inventions, and apparatus
Subject matter index of patents for inventions (attestati di privative industriali) granted in Italy from 1848 to January 1, 1886
Our English home : its early history and progress ; with notes on the introduction of domestic inventions
SΓΈren Hjorth, inventor of the dynamo-electric principle
Stories of inventors and discoverers in science and the useful arts A book for old and young
Les grandes inventions anciennes et modernes dans les sciences, l'industrie et les arts
International reference work;a library of history, geography, biography, biology, literature, economics, civics, arts, sciences, discoveries, explorations, inventions, commerce, etc. ... (Vol. 9, STUDY AND INSTRUCTION)
How to make patent drawings, a brief treatise on patent drafting for the use of students, draftsmen and inventors
Memoir and letters of Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, inventor
War inventions and how they were invented;
The Inventions, Researches And Writings Of Nikola Tesla
Robert Boyle, inventor and philanthropist : a biographical sketch
Inventions in the century
The American Exhibition of the arts, inventions, manufacturers, products and resources of the United States of America : London : to be opened May 1st, 1886
The Mason Machine Works, Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., inventors and builders of cotton machinery : Founded 1842 ; Incorporated 1873 ; [Catalogue]
The speaking telephone, electric light, and other recent electrical inventions [microform]
Stories of inventors and discoverers in science and the useful arts [electronic resource] A book for old and young
Text-book of the law of patents for inventions
The patentability of inventions
A new century of inventions, being designs & descriptions of one hundred machines, relating to arts, manufactures, & domestic life
Patents for inventions : abridgments of specifications : Class 62, harness and saddlery: period--A.D. ..
Inventions and patents
Inventions of the great war
The Woman inventor
Illustrated & descriptive catalogue A. Siebe, inventor of the close diving dress : established 1820
Stories of useful inventions
How to make inventions; or, Inventing as a science and an art. A practical guide for inventors
Woman as an Inventor
Gutenberg: was he the inventor of printing? An historical investigation embodying a criticism of Dr. van der Linde's "Gutenberg."
Life of Samuel F.B. Morse, LL.D., inventor of the electro-magnetic recording telegraph
Patents for inventions : abridgments of specifications. Class 98, Photography
A digest of the law and practice of letters patent for inventions : including the statutes and all cases decided from the passing of the statute of monopolies to October, 1890
Historic inventions
Les merveilles de la science, ou Description populaire des inventions modernes
Thomas Alva Edison, the telegraph boy who became a great inventor
An exact reprint of the famous Century of inventions
Twentieth century inventions; a forecast
Heroes of invention and discovery : lives of eminent inventors and pioneers in science
James Evans : inventor of the syllabic system of the Cree language
Bangerter's inventions; his marvelous time clock
The register of arts, or A compendious view of some of the most useful modern discoveries and inventions
How it flies; or, The conquest of the air; the story of man's endeavors to fly and of the inventions by which he has succeeded
The inventors and inventions of Cayuga County, N.Y.
Edison and his inventions
The Palmer arm and leg : adopted for the U.S. Army and Navy by the Surgeon-General, U.S.A., and by the Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery : manufactured only under the direction of the inventor and patentee
Patents for inventions. Abridgments of specifications
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