History'S Worst Inventions
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Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Inventions is a light-hearted look at 50 of the worst inventions to grace the history of humankind. It casts light on the failures of otherwise celebrated inventors from da Vinci to Edison, alongside the work of less well known and sometimes short-lived pioneers. Includes: * Tesla's death ray * Franz Reichelt, who attempted to demonstrate his parachute-overcoat by leaping from the Eiffel Tower (and plummeted to his death) * Wan-Hoo, the first astronaut (c. 1500), who blew himself up in a chair with rockets strapped to it * C.R. Alder Wright, an English chemist who invented a new wonder drug in 1874 - it later became known as heroin Each entry outlines the inventor and his/her invention, as well as the reasons for its shortcomings, and their extent and consequences. They bring the personalities, history, science, politics and intrigue behind each of the innovations to life, before going on to unveil their consequences. History's Worst Inventions is illustrated in full colour using a wide range of drawings, paintings, photographs and maps.
Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Inventions is a light-hearted look at 50 of the worst inventions to grace the history of humankind. It casts light on the failures of otherwise celebrated inventors from da Vinci to Edison, alongside the work of less well known and sometimes short-lived pioneers. Includes: * Tesla's death ray * Franz Reichelt, who attempted to demonstrate his parachute-overcoat by leaping from the Eiffel Tower (and plummeted to his death) * Wan-Hoo, the first astronaut (c. 1500), who blew himself up in a chair with rockets strapped to it * C.R. Alder Wright, an English chemist who invented a new wonder drug in 1874 - it later became known as heroin Each entry outlines the inventor and his/her invention, as well as the reasons for its shortcomings, and their extent and consequences. They bring the personalities, history, science, politics and intrigue behind each of the innovations to life, before going on to unveil their consequences. History's Worst Inventions is illustrated in full colour using a wide range of drawings, paintings, photographs and maps.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Inventions is a light-hearted look at 50 of the worst inventions to grace the history of humankind. It casts light on the failures of otherwise celebrated inventors from da Vinci to Edison, alongside the work of less well known and sometimes short-lived pioneers. Includes: * Tesla's death ray * Franz Reichelt, who attempted to demonstrate his parachute-overcoat by leaping from the Eiffel Tower (and plummeted to his death) * Wan-Hoo, the first astronaut (c. 1500), who blew himself up in a chair with rockets strapped to it * C.R. Alder Wright, an English chemist who invented a new wonder drug in 1874 - it later became known as heroin Each entry outlines the inventor and his/her invention, as well as the reasons for its shortcomings, and their extent and consequences. They bring the personalities, history, science, politics and intrigue behind each of the innovations to life, before going on to unveil their consequences. History's Worst Inventions is illustrated in full colour using a wide range of drawings, paintings, photographs and maps.
Author: Eric Chaline
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
History's Worst Inventions is a light-hearted look at 50 of the worst inventions to grace the history of humankind. It casts light on the failures of otherwise celebrated inventors from da Vinci to Edison, alongside the work of less well known and sometimes short-lived pioneers. Includes: * Tesla's death ray * Franz Reichelt, who attempted to demonstrate his parachute-overcoat by leaping from the Eiffel Tower (and plummeted to his death) * Wan-Hoo, the first astronaut (c. 1500), who blew himself up in a chair with rockets strapped to it * C.R. Alder Wright, an English chemist who invented a new wonder drug in 1874 - it later became known as heroin Each entry outlines the inventor and his/her invention, as well as the reasons for its shortcomings, and their extent and consequences. They bring the personalities, history, science, politics and intrigue behind each of the innovations to life, before going on to unveil their consequences. History's Worst Inventions is illustrated in full colour using a wide range of drawings, paintings, photographs and maps.
History'S Worst Inventions
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