Invention And Discovery: Curious Facts And Characteristic Sketches
by Anonymous
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This book is a collection of sketches and memoranda that illustrate the history of discovery and the lives and labors of inventors and explorers. It includes anecdotes and gossip about the private lives of these men of science, who are often obscured by the brilliance of their work. The book is intended to be a source of interest and amusement, as well as instruction.Book Details
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