The Boy's Book of Industrial Information
Exploring Manufacturing, Transportation, and Agriculture in the Industrial AgeBy Elisha Noyce
Length7h 47m
About this audiobook
In "The Boy's Book of Industrial Information," Elisha Noyce masterfully weaves together a tapestry of practical knowledge and engaging narratives aimed at enlightening young minds about the industrial world. Through meticulously structured chapters, Noyce introduces a variety of topics'Äîfrom the mechanics of steam engines to the intricacies of manufacturing processes'Äîusing a clear and didactic style that encourages curiosity and exploration. The book reflects the burgeoning industrial age of the late 19th century, positioning itself as both an educational tool and an inspirational call to the emerging generation to embrace the wonders of technology and innovation. Elisha Noyce was a notable educational theorist and writer, dedicated to nurturing the intellectual development of youth during a period of rapid societal change. His own experiences as a student in an industrializing nation undoubtedly shaped his understanding of the need for accessible information about the burgeoning industries. Noyce's academic background in engineering and passion for pedagogy fueled his commitment to make technical knowledge digestible for younger audiences, embodying the spirit of the era'Äôs drive toward practical education. This book is essential for educators, parents, and young readers alike who seek a foundational understanding of industry and its impact on society. Noyce'Äôs engaging prose and attention to detail not only ignite interest but also foster a sense of empowerment and possibility in the next generation of innovators.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length7 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE BOY’S BOOK OF INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION.
84WIRE.
2INTRODUCTION.
85CUTLERY.
3CONTENTS.
86NAILS.
4NATURAL PRODUCTS.
87SCREWS.
5EARTHS.
88PINS.
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6METALS AND ALLOYS.
89NEEDLES.
7IRON.
90TUBING.
8COPPER
91STEEL PENS.
9LEAD.
92ARTS AND TRADE PROCESSES.
10TIN.
93WOOD AND PLATE ENGRAVING.
11ZINC.
94LITHOGRAPHY.
12MERCURY.
95PRINTING.
13GOLD.
96PHOTOGRAPHY.
14SILVER.
97BOOK-BINDING.
15PLATINUM.
98PAPER-STAINING.
16NICKEL.
99FLAX MANUFACTURE.
17COAL.
100GLASS-PAINTING.
18SULPHUR.
101COTTON MANUFACTURE.
19PLASTER OF PARIS, OR GYPSUM.
102WOOLLEN MANUFACTURE.
20SALT.
103WEAVING.
21STONE.
104BLEACHING.
22WOOD.
105CALICO-PRINTING.
23COTTON.
106DYEING.
24FLAX.
107CALENDERING.
25SILK.
108BREAD MAKING.
26INDIA-RUBBER.
109SUGAR REFINING.
27GUTTA-PERCHA.
110BREWING.
28WAX.
111DISTILLATION.
29NITRE.
112GILDING.
30BLACKLEAD.
113SILVERING LOOKING-GLASSES.
31SPERMACETI.
114SILVER PLATING.
32MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS.
115ELECTRO-PLATING AND DEPOSITION OF METALS.
33SUGAR.
116SOLDERING AND BRAZING.
34ALCOHOL, OR SPIRIT.
117THE SMELTING OF METALS.
35STARCH.
118FOUNDING.
36SOAP.
119GLASS BLOWING AND CASTING.
37STEARINE.
120GLASS-CUTTING.
38SODA.
121BRICKLAYING.
39WINES.
122STONE CUTTING.
40VINEGAR.
123APPARATUS AND MACHINERY.
41COAL GAS.
124STEAM-ENGINES.
42TAR.
125BOILERS.
43ACETIC ACID, OR WOOD VINEGAR.
126FURNACES.
44VARNISHES.
127BELLOWS AND BLOWING MACHINES.
45OILS.
128SCREW PROPELLERS.
46INKS.
129ANCHORS.
47CHARCOAL.
130CHAINS.
48CEMENTS.
131CRANES.
49COKE.
132CRANKS.
50GUNPOWDER.
133FIRE-ARMS AND PROJECTILES.
51GUN COTTON.
134PERCUSSION CAPS.
52PHOSPHORUS.
135PUMPS AND FIRE ENGINES.
53WHITE LEAD.
136VALVES.
54PRUSSIAN BLUE.
137WHEELS.
55PRUSSIATE OF POTASH.
138WATERMILLS.
56SULPHATE OF IRON.
139WINDMILLS.
57SULPHATE OF COPPER.
140SYPHONS.
58CHLORIDE OF LIME.
141STOP-COCKS OR TAPS.
59SULPHURIC ACID.
142FILTERS.
60LEATHER.
143PRESSES.
61GLUE AND SIZE.
144STILLS.
62PARCHMENT.
145BLOWPIPES.
63CATGUT.
146THERMOMETERS.
64PAPER.
147BAROMETERS.
65MALT.
148PENDULUMS.
66CHOCOLATE AND COCOA.
149PLOUGHS.
67STEEL.
150HARROWS.
68TIN-PLATE, AND GALVANISED IRON.
151ROLLERS.
69GLASS.
152MOWING MACHINES.
70SODA-WATER.
153THRASHING-MACHINES.
71COAL-TAR NAPTHA.
154REAPING MACHINES.
72WOOD NAPTHA, OR PYROXYLIC SPIRIT.
155DRILLS.
73PRODUCTS OF SKILLED LABOUR.
156ENGINEERING WORKS.
74POTTERY.
157RAILWAYS.
75BRICKS AND TILES.
158ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS.
76TOBACCO-PIPES.
159ROADS.
77GOLD-LEAF.
160BRIDGES.
78SHOT.
161TUNNELS.
79FILES.
162DRAINS.
80TYPE.
163ARTESIAN WELLS.
81LUCIFER-MATCHES.
164MINES.
82CANDLES.
165SHIPS.
83ROPE.
166CANALS AND LOCKS.
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