Inventions in the century
Inventions in the Century, published in 1903 as part of the Nineteenth Century Series, is a survey of the inventions of the 1800s by William H. Doolittle, a former examiner and assistant commissioner in the United States Patent Office. Chapter by chapter he reviews the advances of the century in agriculture and farm machinery, chemistry, steam engines, engineering and transportation, electricity, paper and printing, textiles, metalworking, firearms, safes and locks, ships and shipbuilding, illuminating gas, pottery, glass, rubber and much else. Written by someone who saw many of these inventions pass through the patent office, it conveys the confidence of an age that believed in progress. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Inventions in the century
Inventions in the century by William H. Doolittle can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Inventions in the century in the public domain?
Yes. Inventions in the century by William H. Doolittle is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Inventions in the century?
About 9 h 19 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Inventions in the century?
Inventions in the century by William H. Doolittle is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
