1001 inventions that changed the world /

1001 inventions that changed the world / [editor, Frank Ritter] ; general editor, Jack Challoner ; preface by Trevor Baylis. - London : Cassell Illustrated, 2009 - 960 p. : ill. (some col.) 21 cm.

A Quintessence book.

A compendium of scientific and technological advances from ancient to modern day. Interesting stories of simple inventions like scissors, toothpaste, lipstick, umbrella and other intriguing discoveries.

9781844036110


Inventions
Technological innovations.

T 15 / .A15 2009