Dictionary of Inventors and Inventions

The Claremont Books Dictionary of Inventors and Inventions is a comprehensive reference work that provides detailed information on a wide range of inventions and their creators. This illustrated dictionary covers the most significant and influential inventions throughout history, from ancient times to the modern era.Each entry in the dictionary includes a concise description of the invention and its purpose, the name(s) of the inventor(s) and their biographical details, the year or period when the invention was created, and illustrations or diagrams to help visualize the invention. The dictionary is organized alphabetically, making it easy to locate specific inventions and their inventors. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of technology and innovation.Some notable inventions featured in the dictionary include the telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876; the electric light bulb, invented by Thomas Edison in 1878; the safety pin, invented by Walter Hunt in 1849; and the revolver, invented by Samuel Colt in 1836.