Stories of Invention, Told by Inventors and their Friends
By Edward Everett Hale
Length8h 4m
About this audiobook
In "Stories of Invention, Told by Inventors and their Friends," Edward Everett Hale weaves together a captivating collection of narratives that illuminate the creative spirit behind some of history's most significant inventions. This anthology is characterized by a unique blend of storytelling and biographical insight, as Hale presents accounts from inventors and their confidants, revealing the personal motivations, challenges, and triumphs that accompany the act of creation. The literary style reflects Hale's ability to engage readers with vivid storytelling, transforming complex inventions into relatable tales that capture the essence of human ingenuity in the context of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on American society. Edward Everett Hale, a prominent American author, historian, and social reformer, was deeply influenced by his progressive ideals and advocacy for societal improvement. Growing up in a time of rapid technological change, Hale was keenly aware of the intersection between creativity and progress, which undoubtedly shaped his desire to celebrate inventors. His rich background in theology and commitment to philanthropy also infused his writings with moral insights, encouraging readers to appreciate the broader implications of innovation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of invention, offering not only fascinating biographical sketches but also a profound understanding of the inventors' diverse motivations and the societal shifts their work catalyzed. Readers will find themselves inspired by the human stories behind the inventions that transformed the modern world.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length8 hrs 4 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TOLD BY INVENTORS AND THEIR FRIENDS.
24JACK THE DARTER.
2PREFACE.
25A ONE-WHEELED CHAISE.
3CONTENTS.
26THE NEWCOMEN ENGINE.
4I. INTRODUCTION.
27JAMES WATT AND THE STEAM-ENGINE.
5II. ARCHIMEDES.
28THE SEPARATE CONDENSER.
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6OF THE PARENTS AND BIRTH OF FRYER BACON, AND HOW HE ADDICTED HIMSELF TO LEARNING.
29COMPLETING THE INVENTION.
7HOW FRYER BACON MADE A BRAZEN HEAD TO SPEAK, BY THE WHICH HE WOULD HAVE WALLED ENGLAND ABOUT WITH BRASS.
30WATT MAKES HIS MODEL.
8HOW FRYER BACON BY HIS ART TOOK A TOWN, WHEN THE KING HAD LAIN BEFORE IT THREE MONTHS, WITHOUT DOING IT ANY HURT.
31IX. ROBERT FULTON.
9HOW FRYER BACON BURNT HIS BOOKS OF MAGIC AND GAVE HIMSELF TO THE STUDY OF DIVINITY ONLY; AND HOW HE TURNED ANCHORITE.
32GEORGE STEPHENSON.
10HOW VIRGILIUS WAS SET TO SCHOOL.
33ELI WHITNEY.
11HOWE THE EMPEROR ASKED COUNSEL OF VIRGILIUS, HOW THE NIGHT RUNNERS AND ILL DOERS MIGHT BE RID-OUT OF THE STREETS.
34THE STEAM-HAMMER.
12HOW VIRGILIUS MADE A LAMP THAT AT ALL TIMES BURNED.
35JAMES NASMYTH.
13LIFE OF BENVENUTO CELLINI.
36THE AGE OF STEEL.
14BENVENUTO'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
37BESSEMER'S FAMILY.
15BERNARD PALISSY THE POTTER.
38HENRY BESSEMER.
16FRANKLIN'S METHOD OF GROWING BETTER.
39STAMPED PAPER.
17MUSICAL GLASSES.
40GOLD PAINT.
18RICHARD LOVELL EDGEWORTH.
41BESSEMER STEEL.
19[DESCRIBED BY HIMSELF.]
42FOOTNOTES:
20[DESCRIBED BY HIS DAUGHTER.]
43INDEX.
21(Presented, Oct. 6, 1796.)
44MR. HALE'S BOY BOOKS.
22MR. EDGEWORTH'S MACHINE.
45EDWARD E. HALE'S WRITINGS.
23MORE OF MR. EDGEWORTH'S FANCIES.
46EDWARD E. HALE'S WRITINGS.
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