Technology & Engineering
Underground London
From the Preface: "This book contains an account, more or less readable, of most things belonging to "Underground London", pa…
Inventions in the Century
The author was an Expert and Patent Solicitor, Ex-Examiner in the Patent Office and AssistantCommissioner of Patents at Washington, Writer o…
The Story of Books
Rawlings follows the development of printing from the origins of writing to modern printing. Some of the earliest records are ancient Egypti…
Fires and Fire-Fighters
John Kenlon became a New York City firefighter in 1887, and was appointed Fire Chief in 1911. In 1913, he wrote this authoritative book surv…
Insomnia Collection
Drift off to dreamland with excerpts from this vintage collection of books about mechanical and engineering topics. You’ll be sure to snooze…
The Progress of Invention
The 1800s saw a meteoric rise in modern technology in many areas. The century set the stage for modern life with developments such as the el…
The Story of the Atlantic Cable
The electric telegraph, together with the railway-train and the steamship, constituted the three most conspicuous features of late 19th cent…
The Romance of Mining
Any writer on mining in its general aspect is, when casting about for a starting-point, driven to express what others have said before him-t…
Careers of Danger and Daring
In this volume of adventure the author depicts the lives of certain humble modern heroes whose unconscious courage ordinarily goes unnoticed…
Report on Securing and Growing the Digital Economy
President Obama formed The President's Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity on April 13, 2016 to develop a plan for protecting cyb…
The Romance of Modern Invention
This is a volume of exploration into the newest inventions of the turn of the previous century. Journalist Archibald Williams walks the read…
Little Masterpieces of Science
A collection of essays on various inventions and scientific discoveries, this volume of Little Masterpieces of Science from 1902 includes to…
The Romance of Modern Manufacture
Those of us who have grown up with the results of Modern Manufacture around us are apt to miss the romance of the subject. Indeed, it is di…
Instructions to Light Keepers
"Office of the Light-House Board, Washington, D.C. July 1, 1881. The following Instructions are published for the guidance of light-kee…
Contributions From the Museum of History and Technology
Part of the scholarly and scientific publications of the United States National Museum series: United States National Museum Bulletin.In the…
Lecture on Artificial Flight
Lecture on artificial flight given on request of the Academy of Natural Sciences on August 7, 1876 in San Francisco, California by William G…
Marvels of Scientific Invention
This is a chronicle of the 19 most interesting inventions of the early 20th century. Some of the inventions are still in use and of consider…
Twentieth Century Inventions
This work from 1901 predicts what technological developments will manifest in the twentieth century. The author, a technical journalist, pre…
Water-Closets
Plunge into the wonderful world of water-closets (a.k.a. toilets) with Virginia architect Glenn Brown. Follow the evolution of the humble to…
Umbrellas and Their History
Umbrellas and Their History offers a unique exploration of the umbrella, an everyday object that has shaped social customs and technological…