"Local Heroes" Book of British Ingenuity
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"Local Heroes" Book of British Ingenuity by Adam Hart-Davis
The stories of over 45 British pioneers of science, invention, and technology which often focus on the less well known aspects of renowned heroes such as Edward Jenner, Brunel and Florence Nightingale. Among the inventions covered are the kaleidoscope, the Ayrton fan, the equals sign and decimal point, swimming umbrellas and a mobile sheep-wash.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780750914734 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750914734 |
| Title | "Local Heroes" Book of British Ingenuity |
| Author | Adam Hart Davis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1997-09-25 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |