Necessity's Child

Necessity's Child The Story of Walter Hunt, Americas Forgotten Inventor

1st Edition

Hardback (20 Feb 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A narrative account of the life of the less-known inventor who gave us the safety pin, sewing machine, and fountain pen, among other devices. Draws on original documents, 19th-century newspaper accounts, court papers, patent files, and family papers to detail the inventor's life and many patents. Includes illustrated patent facsimiles, a list of pa

Book information

ISBN: 9780786402793
Publisher: McFarland
Imprint: McFarland
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 609.2
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 318
Weight: 839g
Height: 260mm
Width: 184mm
Spine width: 19mm