Walter Hunt, The Man Who really Invented The Sewing Machine

Walter Hunt was one of the most prolific inventors in American History. His inventions are still in use today. The safety pin, the sewing machine, the fountain pen, Walter invented just about everything from ice breakers for ships to repeating rifles, coffin nail machines, safety lamps, knife sharpeners, rope twisting machines, wood saws, heating stoves, self filling ink wells even bottle stops. The man had an inventive streak second to none.So why doesn't every school child know the name of this genius? We have all heard of Edison and Bell, Faraday, Voltaire and many more but Walter Hunt! No. And more importantly why is he still so ignored. Find out why in this fascinating tale by world renowned author Alex Askaroff.