The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century. by Edward W. Byrn
"The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century" by Edward W. Byrn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents an overview of the significant inventions and technological advancements that characterized the 1800s, emphasizing the profound impact of human ingenuity on society. With a focus on patents, the author aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on how these innovations have contributed to modern life and shaped theworld we live in today. At the start of the book, Byrn reflects on the explosive progress of invention during the 19th century, contrasting it with previous periods where such developments were slow and incremental. He describes the era as a remarkable climax of creative thought, resulting in labor-saving devices and modernization that benefitted human life. The opening chapters introduce the foundational works and inventors, signaling the beginning of a transformative century that shifted society towards a more technological and efficient future. Byrn acknowledges the challenges faced by inventors, including societal resistance and prejudice against new technologies, but ultimately highlights the advancements that ring true to an age characterized by creativity and innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Byrn, Edward W. (Edward Wright), 1849-1921 |
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| LoC No. | 00005918 |
| Title | The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century. |
| Alternate Title | The Progress of Invention in the 19th Century |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The perspective view -- Chronology of leading inventions in the nineteenth century -- The electric telegraph -- The Atlantic cable -- The dynamo and its applications -- The electric motor -- The electic light -- The telephone -- Electricity, miscellaneous -- The steam engine -- The steam railway -- Steam navigation -- Printing -- The typewriter -- The sewing machine -- The reaper -- Vulcanized rubber -- Chemistry -- Food and drink -- Medicine, surgery and sanitation -- The bicycle and automobile -- The phonograph -- Optics -- Photography -- The Roentgen or X-Rays -- Gas lighting -- Civil engineering -- Woodworking -- Metal working -- Fire arms and explosives -- Textiles -- Ice machines -- Liquid air -- Minor inventions, and patents of principal countries of the world -- Epilogue. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Inventions -- History |
| Subject | Inventions -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41538 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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