The Age of Invention

Holland Thompson

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Anson Street Press
28 March 2025

History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Industry & industrial studies; History of engineering & technology

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""The Age of Invention: A Chronicle of Mechanical Conquest"" explores the surge of ingenuity and technological advancement that defined the United States during a pivotal period of industrial revolution. Part of ""The Chronicles of America Series,"" this volume offers a detailed look at the inventors and their groundbreaking creations that reshaped the nation.

Holland Thompson meticulously chronicles the key technological developments, examining their impact on American industries and society. From revolutionary machinery to innovative processes, the book provides a historical overview of the forces driving mechanical conquest.

Discover the stories behind the inventions that transformed the United States and propelled it into a new era of progress. This republication offers a valuable glimpse into the past, revealing the enduring legacy of American ingenuity and its ongoing relevance to our understanding of technology and history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Holland Thompson
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9781023100328
ISBN 10: 1023100320
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 28 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active