ITN Book of Firsts
The Invention and Origin of Nearly Everything
Melvin Harris(Author)
Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 9. September 1994
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-85479-199-3 (ISBN)
Description
Contains hundreds of firsts from the first rollerskates to the first jet engine. New research reveals the true background of many inventions. Surprising connections and a host of entertaining anecdotes makes this an interesting reference book to read as well as to settle arguments.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Illustrations
70 b&w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 147 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85479-199-3 (9781854791993)
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