Every-Day Science, Vol. 7: The Conquest of Time and Space (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Smith Williams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266524478 ISBN 13: 9780266524472

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Journey through the breakthroughs that shaped travel and navigation.

This engaging nonfiction volume surveys the evolution of transportation and related technologies, from ancient wheels to early aviation. Rich with historical context and practical explanations, it helps readers grasp how innovations transformed movement, industry, and everyday life.

This edition assembles key milestones in ships, rails, engines, and flight, weaving narrative glimpses of engineers, inventors, and the machines that moved the modern world. Clear explanations, era-by-era progress, and comparative insights illuminate how each invention built on what came before, shaping the way people travel and connect.

• Accessible overview of early wheels, roads, and the rise of the locomotive
• Explains breakthroughs in braking systems, couplings, and safety devices
• Profiles pivotal figures in rail, marine, and air transportation
• Timely context for how innovations spurred later speeds and dreams of flight

Ideal for readers curious about the history of transportation and the forces that turned science into daily use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266524478
• ISBN 13: 9780266524472
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 383