Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 606 Bore, Henry The story of the invention of steel pens : $b with a description of the manufacturing process by which they are produced Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. "The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens: With a Description of the Manufacturing Process by Which They Are Produced" by Henry Bore is a historical account published in the late 19th century. The book details the fascinating history and evolution of steel pens, tracing their invention and the various methods used in their manufacturing process. It sheds light on the technology and artisans behind the steel pen industry, which played a significant role in the advancement of writing instruments during that time. In this comprehensive work, Bore discusses the early attempts to create steel pens, highlighting key figures such as John Mitchell, Joseph Gillott, and Sir Josiah Mason who contributed to the innovation of mechanical pen-making processes. The narrative provides insights into the intricate manufacturing steps, from raw steel preparation to final inspections, emphasizing the precision and labor involved. Through his descriptions, Bore presents not only the historical context but also the socio-economic impacts of steel pen manufacturing, illustrating how it transformed writing practices and the accessibility of quality writing instruments for consumers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pens TS Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology 129354 2025-10-04T10:23:01.760747 text/html 124202 2020-12-27T06:40:40 text/html 796346 2025-10-04T10:23:07.292716 application/epub+zip 796339 2025-10-04T10:23:04.674792 application/epub+zip 106701 2025-10-04T10:23:03.572734 application/epub+zip 944472 2025-10-04T10:23:09.255723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 933186 2025-10-04T10:23:06.630756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239237 2022-09-05T06:15:40.292724 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115222 2025-10-04T10:23:01.365800 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 115158 2020-12-27T06:40:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17670 2025-10-04T10:23:09.379725 application/rdf+xml 15675 2025-10-04T10:23:04.072729 image/jpeg 3554 2025-10-04T10:23:03.821743 image/jpeg 690704 2020-12-27T06:40:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 43656 2020-12-27T06:40:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 778485 2025-10-04T10:23:01.811752 application/octet-stream application/zip 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