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A very fun and entertaining look at over 150 U.S. inventions. Lots of illustrations! Author has successful track record and gets reviewed.

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"An amazing showcase...An extremely well-researched and fascinating tour of American thrift and ingenuity throughout the twentieth century." -The Midwest Book Review "This well-illustrated, in-depth study will not only reward and amuse readers but will leave them with much insight into the economic and society-shaping outcomes of the American genius for invention." -Foreword Magazine "Makes an excellent readable reference work." -New Scientist "Illustrated with diagrams from actual patent applications and organized into chapters on everything from babies, food, and wellness to entertainment, driving, and fashion, the book lives up to the author's promise." -Boston Globe "A collection of little-known facts." -Star Tribune - State Ed.

American Inventions

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    A Hardback by Stephen Van Dulken

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      Publisher New York University Press
      Published 1 March 2004
      ISBN-13 9780814788134
      978-0814788134
      ISBN-10 0814788130

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A very fun and entertaining look at over 150 U.S. inventions. Lots of illustrations! Author has successful track record and gets reviewed.

      Trade Review
      "An amazing showcase...An extremely well-researched and fascinating tour of American thrift and ingenuity throughout the twentieth century." -The Midwest Book Review "This well-illustrated, in-depth study will not only reward and amuse readers but will leave them with much insight into the economic and society-shaping outcomes of the American genius for invention." -Foreword Magazine "Makes an excellent readable reference work." -New Scientist "Illustrated with diagrams from actual patent applications and organized into chapters on everything from babies, food, and wellness to entertainment, driving, and fashion, the book lives up to the author's promise." -Boston Globe "A collection of little-known facts." -Star Tribune - State Ed.

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