Antiquarian book on technology: "The New Wonder Book of Knowledge", 1933

Description: "The New Wonder Book of Knowledge", The John C. Winston Company, publishers, 1933, Compiled and arranged by Henry Chase Hill, edited and revised by Will H. Johnston. Subtitled "The marvels of modern industry and invention; the interesting stories of common things; the mysterious processes of nature simply explained". According to the Preface, the book is intended to provide "a non-technical account of the history, evolution and production of some of the every-day wonders of the modern industrial age". Fascinating testimonial to the significant advances in science, technology and industry in the early decades of the 20th Century. Prodigiously illustrated with photographs. 600 pages. Good condition.

Price: 18.5 USD

Location: Needham, Massachusetts

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Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Special Attributes: Illustrated

Author: Henry Chase Hill and Will H. Johnston

Publisher: The John C. Winston Company

Topic: Science and technology

Subject: Industry and invention

Year Printed: 1933