Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 254 Bakewell, Frederick C. (Frederick Collier) 1800 1869 Bakewell, F. C. (Frederick Collier) Bakewell, Frederick Collier 30001234 Great Facts A Popular History and Description of the Most Remarkable Inventions During the Present Century The progress of invention -- Steam navigation -- Steam carriages and railways -- The air engine -- Photography -- Dissolving views -- The kaleidoscope -- The magic disc -- The diorama -- The stereoscope -- The electric telegraph -- Electro-magnetic clocks -- Electro-metallurgy -- Gas lighting -- The electric light -- Instantaneous lights -- Paper making machinery -- Printing machines -- Lithography -- Aerated waters -- Revolvers and Minié rifles -- Centrifugal pumps -- Tubular bridges -- Self-acting engines, including the Nasmyth steam hammer. Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Great Facts" by Frederick C. Bakewell is a popular history and description of remarkable inventions written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to illuminate the origins and gradual advancements of significant inventions that have shaped society, emphasizing practical applications of scientific principles rather than mere theoretical discoveries. The book likely targets a broad audience, especially curious young readers who are eager to understand the marvels of invention spanning various fields. The opening of the volume establishes the author's intent to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of how inventions like steam navigation, railways, and telegraphs emerged from earlier concepts. Bakewell introduces the idea that human advancement is heavily reliant on the inventive spirit, detailing how even the simplest inventions lay the groundwork for future innovations. The text elaborates on the interconnectedness of scientific discovery and invention, suggesting a continuous cycle of improvement where each new concept builds upon the achievements of its predecessors. Throughout the beginning, Bakewell effectively sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of technological progress in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45124/45124-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Inventions T Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology 521133 2025-07-18T09:23:25.733624 text/html 502698 2024-10-24T03:52:25 text/html 3084601 2025-07-18T09:23:32.645550 application/epub+zip 3089910 2025-07-18T09:23:27.272584 application/epub+zip 255540 2025-07-18T09:23:26.547668 application/epub+zip 3233509 2025-07-18T09:23:36.993515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3177937 2025-07-18T09:23:31.866538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349267 2022-09-20T15:22:20.545492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470714 2025-07-18T09:23:25.005638 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 450897 2024-10-24T03:52:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17768 2025-07-18T09:23:37.134517 application/rdf+xml 10254 2025-07-18T09:23:26.641582 image/jpeg 2073 2025-07-18T09:23:26.595590 image/jpeg 2539958 2025-07-18T09:23:25.878630 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia