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Biography Of Thomas Davenport, The Brandon Blacksmith: Inventor Of The Electric Motor

Biography Of Thomas Davenport, The Brandon Blacksmith: Inventor Of The Electric Motor

Davenport, Walter Rice
Hartness, James

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Historical FiguresTechnology & EngineeringFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163157554
ISBN13: 9781163157558
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Biography of Thomas Davenport, the Brandon Blacksmith: Inventor of the Electric Motor is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Thomas Davenport, a pioneering inventor who played a crucial role in the development of the electric motor. Written by Walter Rice Davenport, a descendant of the inventor, the book provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Davenport's early life as a blacksmith in Brandon, Vermont, his experiments with electromagnetism, and his eventual success in creating the first practical electric motor. The book traces Davenport's career from his early experiments with electromagnetism in the 1830s to his later work as a successful inventor and entrepreneur. It explores his struggles and setbacks, as well as his triumphs, and offers insights into the social and technological context in which he worked. Throughout the book, Davenport's personality and character are brought vividly to life, as the author draws on family records, personal letters, and other primary sources to provide a richly detailed and nuanced portrait of this remarkable figure. Overall, Biography of Thomas Davenport, the Brandon Blacksmith: Inventor of the Electric Motor is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, or in the life and work of one of America's most important inventors.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.

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