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Our Wonder World, a Library of Knowledge: Invention & Industry
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025890098
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Our Wonder World, a Library of Knowledge, Vol 2 Invention & Industry is a comprehensive guide to the historical development of technology and the rise of global industries. This volume provides a deep dive into the creative processes that fueled the Industrial Revolution and the subsequent age of manufacturing. It explores the inner workings of machines, the evolution of transport, and the breakthroughs in engineering that reshaped human society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Written to inspire curiosity and understanding, the text covers a wide range of topics, from the early tools of craftsmanship to the massive industrial plants of the modern era. It highlights the significance of inventions in everyday life and the collective efforts required to turn scientific theories into practical applications. This work serves as an essential reference for understanding the history of labor, industry, and the persistent human drive to innovate. With its focus on the wonders of the mechanical world, Our Wonder World, a Library of Knowledge, Vol 2 Invention & Industry remains a testament to an era of rapid technological expansion and industrial mastery.
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