Invention: The Master-key to Progress by Bradley A. Fiske
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| Author | Fiske, Bradley A. (Bradley Allen), 1854-1942 |
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| LoC No. | 21018784 |
| Title | Invention: The Master-key to Progress |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Invention in primeval times -- Invention in the Orient -- Invention in Greece -- Invention in Rome: its rise and fall -- Invention of the gun and of printing -- Columbus, Copernicus, Galileo and others -- The rise of electricity, steam and chemistry -- The age of steam, Napoleon and Nelson -- Inventions in steam, electricity, and chemistry create a dangerous era -- Certain important creations of invention, and their beneficent influence -- Invention and growth of liberal government and American Civil War -- Invention of the modern military machine, telephone, phonograph and preventive medicine -- The conquest of the ether; moving pictures; rise of Japan and the United States -- The fruition of invention -- The machine of civilization, and the dangerous ignorance concerning it, shown by statesmen -- The future. |
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| Summary | "Invention: The Master-key to Progress" by Bradley A. Fiske is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution of human civilization through the lens of invention, exploring how creative developments, from primitive tools to modern technologies, have shaped human progress. Fiske emphasizes the crucial role of inventors in transforming society, ultimately suggesting that the future of civilization relies heavily on continued inventive breakthroughs. The opening of the book introduces the idea that early humans, living in primitive conditions, relied on their ability to invent tools and strategies for survival. Fiske discusses the significance of early inventions such as weapons and the creation of fire, illustrating how they were pivotal in mankind's advancement from a savage existence to a more organized and civil society. He posits that these original inventions laid the groundwork for future achievements, connecting the dots between ancient innovations and the progress that followed through various periods of civilization. By framing the invention as a mental process initiated by insight and imagination, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the historical impact of inventive thought on societal development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Inventions -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43965 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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