Stories Of Inventors And Discoverers In Science And The Useful Arts

""Stories of Inventors and Discoverers in Science and the Useful Arts: A Book for Old and Young"" is a historical non-fiction book written by John Timbs and published in 1860. The book tells the stories of inventors and discoverers who have contributed to science and useful arts throughout history. It includes biographical sketches of famous inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, James Watt, and Thomas Edison, as well as lesser-known inventors and discoverers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including mechanics, electricity, chemistry, and medicine. It is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for both children and adults. Overall, ""Stories of Inventors and Discoverers in Science and the Useful Arts"" is an informative and entertaining read that highlights the important contributions of inventors and discoverers throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.