The Story Of A Blind Inventor
Being Some Account Of The Life And Labors Of James Gale (1868)
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The Story Of A Blind Inventor: Being Some Account Of The Life And Labors Of James Gale is a non-fiction book written by John Plummer and published in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of James Gale, a blind inventor who made significant contributions to the field of mechanics and engineering in the mid-19th century.The book begins with a brief introduction to Gale's early life, including his childhood and education. It then goes on to describe his early experiments with machinery and his eventual success in developing several innovative inventions, including a mac...
The Story Of A Blind Inventor: Being Some Account Of The Life And Labors Of James Gale is a non-fiction book written by John Plummer and published in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of James Gale, a blind inventor who made significant contributions to the field of mechanics and engineering in the mid-19th century.The book begins with a brief introduction to Gale's early life, including his childhood and education. It then goes on to describe his early experiments with machinery and his eventual success in developing several innovative inventions, including a machine for making nails and a device for measuring the velocity of projectiles.Throughout the book, Plummer provides detailed descriptions of Gale's inventions and the scientific principles behind them. He also explores the challenges that Gale faced as a blind inventor, including the difficulties of working with machinery and the prejudices of his peers.In addition to his work as an inventor, Gale was also a prolific writer and lecturer, and the book includes several excerpts from his speeches and writings. Plummer also provides insights into Gale's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with poverty and illness.Overall, The Story Of A Blind Inventor offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering inventor who overcame significant obstacles to make lasting contributions to the field of engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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