MANY INVENTIONS
A fascinating story of'the progress of science and invention during the last two centuries is told in "Man's Genius," by E. Buller-Barwick (Dent). The first twenty-three chapters cover the basic inventions of our modern civilisation, arranged chronologically. Interwoven • through interesting and informative stories of• the .inventions are. the lives of the great pioneer inventors whose genius, perseverance, and courage made possible the things that have added so greatly to the comforts and joys of life. The concluding nineteen chapters deal with "the outstanding epochal nights. The work has been carefully compiled with the co-opera-tion of scientific and mechanical experts; and as a. record of the latest achievements it establishes a landmark in scientific and mechanical' development. A most readable book for people of all ages, it has a" special appeal to young readers.1 It contains over ninety reproductions from photographs, portraits, and diagrams. .
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Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 152, 24 December 1932, Page 7
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145MANY INVENTIONS Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 152, 24 December 1932, Page 7
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