The Fireside Library of Knowledge: A Pictorial Library for Home Reading, Covering All the Very Latest Events in the Workshops of the Industrial, Scientist and Natural World (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William James Jackman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656008121 ISBN 13: 9780656008124

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the marvels of the modern age in a richly illustrated guide to the World's Workshops.

This comprehensive volume brings together the latest in invention, industry, science, and nature, presented in a way that works for reading, reference, or study. It is embellished and illuminated with five hundred photographic illustrations, making complex ideas clear and engaging.

The book surveys the driving forces of today’s progress, from flying machines and railways to electricity, plants, and production methods. It blends practical information with vivid pictures to help readers see how the modern world works and how it has changed everyday life.
What you’ll experience

• A broad, up-to-date look at invention, discovery, and industrial achievement
• Clear explanations framed for reading, reference, and study
• Rich photographs that bring topics to life, from machines to natural wonders
• A wealth of general knowledge under the banner Things we all should know

Ideal for readers curious about technology, industry, and the scientific world, this edition suits students, teachers, and curious adults alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656008121
• ISBN 13: 9780656008124
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 514