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Inventing the 19th Century
The vivid picture of the Victorian Age unfolds as inventions from the ground-breaking - such as aspirin, dynamite, and the telephone - to the everyday - like blue jeans and tiddlywinks - are revealed decade by decade. Together they provide a vivid picture of Victorian life."--BOOK JACKET.
American Inventions
A very fun and entertaining look at over 150 U.S. inventions. Lots of illustrations! Author has successful track record and gets reviewed.
Inventing the 19th Century
Inventing the 19th Century chronicles a period of enormous technological change by examining the history of the 100 most important inventions of the 19th century. Using illustrations of the original patent drawings from the British Library's collections, Stephen van Dulken paints a vivid picture of the Victorian Age, highlighting inventions from the ground-breaking - such as aspirin, and the telephone - to the everyday - like denim jeans and tiddlywinks. An entertaining and informative volume for anyone interested in design technology and engineering.
British Patents of Invention, 1617-1977
This Unique Guide Explains how Researchers can Use Patents as a source of historical information.Covering the British patents system from 1617 until the 1977 patents Act, the guide is an invaluable resource for anyone researching the history of science and technology or looking for information on the people behind inventions. Sections include: -- the historical background of the patent system-- patenting procedure-- people in the patent system-- the patent specification-- searching for patents information
Inventing the 20th Century
Imagine your average day without television, vacuum cleaners, photocopiers and personal stereos. This title offers window onto the technology of the 20th century. By combining a brief history of each patent (the zip fastener, the post-it note) with a copy of the patent illustration, it reveals the ways in which many of the most basic aspects of our material existence have been revolutionized through specific objects.
Ingenious Women
This illustrated work examines inventions and discoveries made by women, beginning with the first patent application made in 1637 and ending with the outbreak of war in 1914. Accounts of the stories of the inventions are placed into the context in which their discoveries were made.
Mothers and Daughters of Invention
Stanley traces women's inventions in five vital areas of technology worldwide--agriculture, medicine, reproduction, machines, and computers.
The Rose in Fashion
Examples from jewelry, millinery, handbags, perfume, couture, and everyday dress show how the rose--both beautiful and symbolic--has inspired fashion over hundreds of years.
Reinventing Warfare 1914-18
New research highlighting the invention of new weaponry and its front-line combat use.
British Librarianship and Information Work 1991–2000
This important reference volume covers developments in almost every aspect of British library and information work during the ten-year period 1991-2000. Some forty contributors, all of whom are experts in their subject, provide a robust overview of their specialities along with extensive further references which act as a starting point for further research. The book provides a comprehensive record of what took place in library and information management during a decade of considerable change and challenges. It is an essential reference resource for librarians and information professionals.
