A History of Inventions and Discoveries

This book is an alphabetical encyclopedia of inventions and discoveries, from the abacus to the zoetrope. White provides detailed descriptions of each invention, its history, and its impact on society. This book is a timeless resource for anyone interested in the history of human innovation and progress.
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