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Edward G. Acheson

Edward G. Acheson

Hubbard, Elbert
Hubbard, Fra Elbert

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Biographies General20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1425341802
ISBN13: 9781425341800
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The book Edward G. Acheson by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the American inventor and industrialist, Edward Goodrich Acheson. Acheson is known for his invention of carborundum, a synthetic abrasive material that revolutionized the manufacturing industry. The book chronicles Acheson's life from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his early career as a telegraph operator, and his eventual success as an inventor and entrepreneur. Hubbard details Acheson's struggles and triumphs in his quest to create carborundum and establish his own company, Acheson Graphite Co. The book also explores Acheson's other notable inventions, including graphite lubricants and electric furnace technology. Throughout the book, Hubbard offers insights into Acheson's character and personality, painting a vivid portrait of a driven and determined individual who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve great success. Overall, Edward G. Acheson is a fascinating and informative biography that offers a glimpse into the life and achievements of one of America's most innovative inventors.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Olympians: Elbert Hubbard's Selected Writings Part 2, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103889.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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