A Century of the Names and Scantlings of Such Inventions As at Present I Can Call to Mind. Repr

by Edward Somerset

Edward Somerset's compendium of inventions includes descriptions, drawings, and specifications of a wide variety of devices, ranging from practical tools to fantastical contraptions. Some of the inventions featured in this book were actually produced and marketed during Somerset's lifetime, while others remained purely theoretical. This reprinted edition includes annotations and commentary by modern scholars, providing context and insights into the historical significance of Somerset's work.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020641029
• ISBN13: 9781020641022
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"