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Inventors and Inventions
Inventors and Inventions: Scientific Instruments and Industrial Machines From A to Z, learn about all kinds of important inventions and the people who made them. Archimedes was the greatest Greek mathematician of his time (over 2,000 years ago), and he invented things we still use today! Learn who invented the first assembly line, batteries, Bunsen burner, cellophane, the first computer, the gyroscope, the first incandescent electric light (and it’s not who you think), the metric system, the steam engine, thermometer, X-ray, and more. You’ll discover inventors...
Inventors and Inventions: Scientific Instruments and Industrial Machines From A to Z, learn about all kinds of important inventions and the people who made them. Archimedes was the greatest Greek mathematician of his time (over 2,000 years ago), and he invented things we still use today! Learn who invented the first assembly line, batteries, Bunsen burner, cellophane, the first computer, the gyroscope, the first incandescent electric light (and it’s not who you think), the metric system, the steam engine, thermometer, X-ray, and more. You’ll discover inventors...
Alexander Graham Bell & the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell Scottish born Alexander Graham Bell (1847 – 1922) was a well-known inventor and engineer, most famous for his invention of the telephone. He showed an early aptitude for coming up with great ideas, beginning with a wheat-husking machine at the age of 12 to help his neighbor’s flour-milling business. His mother’s hearing loss inspired him to develop a basic finger sign language.
Alexander Graham Bell The human ear sparked Alexander Graham Bell’s idea for the telephone. The reason he studied the ear was because he was a speech therapist and both his mother and wife were deaf. Bell actually created a device that could show his deaf students what sound looked like, and that led him to believe that the sound of the human voice could be transported electrically.
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) This unique biography of Alexander Graham Bell tells you about the famous inventor's educational background, emigration to Canada, his progress in Boston, the invention of the telephone, and other inventions. Along with all of this information you will find digital materials that are from the National Library of Scotland's digital collections.
Alexander Graham Bell as Inventor and Scientist Can you imagine life without a telephone? It wasn't until 1876 that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. From this web site, you can see an actual design sketch drawn by Bell. Learn more about the man and the invention by visiting this web site. He was only 29 years old when he invented the telephone. Is there something you want to invent by the time you are 29 years old? Throughout his lifetime, he was always trying out new ideas.
History Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland but eventually moved to Canada due to health reasons. This article briefly tells you about his youth and his health conditions and his move to the United States. It also tells you about his young adult life when he invented the telephone and the unusual circumstances surrounding the denial of a patent of his invention. The complicated nature of his invention is also explained along with the reason Alexander Graham Bell was able to make the telephone.
Benjamin Franklin & Electricity
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin is featured at this informative web page. Visit this internet site and read about this remarkable American. Benjamin Franklin was a civic leader, a writer, a scientist, an inventor, and more. Start off by reading about the life of this accomplished American. Then conclude your visit by reading three interesting stories about Benjamin Franklin, such as Electrifying Experiences, Who Was Silence Dogwood? and Soap, Sea, or a Printing Press.
Benjamin Franklin You probably know Benjamin Franklin as a Founding Father. You probably also know about his famous kite experiment. Do you know that he is also recognized as the first public printer of the United States? At the age of twenty-two, he opened a printing shop which printed the Pennsylvania Gazette. Read all about him at this web site. Read about Benjamin Franklin - The Printer, Benjamin Franklin - The Inventor, Benjamin Franklin - The Librarian, and Benjamin Franklin - The Statesman.
Benjamin Franklin's Electric Motor Benjamin Franklin devised an electric engine even before the James Watt invented the steam engine. This article explains what electrical technology was like during the 1700s and how Franklin became interested in electricity. You will learn how Franklin devised the electric wheel and get to examine an illustration of his invention.
Carl (Karl) Benz & the Internal Combustion Engine
Energy Use and the Internal Combustion Engine Carl Benz was the first to use internal combustion engines in his vehicles after the engines were invented in Germany in 1876. Mass production of cars in America took a little longer, due to poor roads and vast distances. Most of the cars used in 1900 were steam-powered, although steam was more often used for trains and mass transit. In the early 20th century, mass-produced gasoline-powered cars took over.
Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz Find out about the two inventors, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, whose companies merged and eventually became Mercedes-Benz. You will learn what these two German inventors had in common even though they never actually met in person. Discover the history behind their companies' merger and why the new company was called Mercedes-Benz instead of Daimler-Benz.
Charles Goodyear & Rubber
A Brief History of Rubber If you think the history of rubber is not exciting, think again. This video takes you back thousands of years ago when ancient people played with rubber balls. Find out about other early uses of rubber and see how explorers reacted to this new material. See how rubber's popularity grew as rubber factories were built and the rubber industry began. Meet one of the giants in the industry, Charles Goodyear.
Cyrus McCormick & the Mechanical Reaper
Cyrus McCormick Cyrus Hall McCormick revolutionized farming in the 19th century with the invention of the mechanical reaper. Farmers were able to double the amount of crops that could be harvested, and the reaper combined several harvesting machines into one. McCormick took over the work of his father in perfecting a mechanical reaper, and was able to demonstrate his first workable model in 1831. He established a factory to make the reapers in Chicago in 1847, and sold ready-to-assemble machines door-to-door.
Cyrus McCormick (1809-1884): Mechanical Reaper Cyrus McCormick, the father of modern agriculture, made a significant contribution to quality of life in America when he invented the reaper. This biography explains the manual process used for harvesting grain before the development of the reaper, and chronicles the events leading up to McCormick's 1834 patent on the machine.
Cyrus McCormick: American Big Business In 1834, Cyrus McCormick took out a patent on his harvesting machine known as the reaper, and began manufacturing the machines from his farm in Virginia. This article focuses on McCormick's roles as both the father of modern agriculture, and as an innovative businessman. A brief description of the major features of the mechanical reaper is followed by a look at the historical and agricultural significance of the machine.
Edmund Cartwright & the Power Loom
Reverend Edmund Cartwright (1743-1823) This Open Door Web Site page features a short biography and one image of Edmund Cartwright. Although Cartwright is chiefly remembered for his inventions, particularly his contributions to the weaving industry, the English inventor actually began his career as church rector. Born in 1743, the son of a landowner, Cartwright studied at Oxford University and then worked for the Church of England.
Edmund Cartwright Edmund Cartwright, English clergyman and inventor, was born in 1743 at Marham in Nottinghamshire. The son of a landowner, Cartwright attended University College, Oxford, and became rector of the church at Goadby Marwood in Leicestershire. In addition to his calling as a clergyman, Cartwright was an inventor, whose contributions included interlocking bricks, a machine to make rope, fireproof floorboards, a wool-combing machine, steam engine improvements, and the power loom.
Edmund Cartwright (1743-1823) Edmund Cartwright, English clergyman and inventor, was born in 1743 at Marham in Nottinghamshire. His inventions included fireproof floorboards, interlocking bricks, a machine to make rope, a wool-combing machine, steam engine improvements, and the power loom. The loom, which was patented in 1785, was the predecessor of the modern loom. According to the biography at the BBC's Historic Figures site, Cartwright was described in a song as the British Archimedes.
Eli Whitney & the Cotton Gin
Biography: Eli Whitney Before the invention of the cotton gin by a man named Eli Whitney, cotton had to be picked by hand, most often by the slaves that were forced to work the fields in the large plantations of the South. On this web site you will find a brief biography of Eli Whitney and his cotton gin, and you will see how this machine was one of the catalysts for the major changes that took place in America.
Discover Eli Whitney From this web site, you can read all about the life of Eli Whitney. As you learn about him, you will also learn about life during 19th century America. You can learn about his invention of the cotton gin. Furthermore, you can learn about the impact Eli Whitney had on the Industrial Revolution. Concepts such as mass production, division of labor, assembly lines and interchangeable parts made their way into American manufacturing.
Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin The story of Eli Whitney begins just after he graduated from Yale and was looking for a job to pay off debt before he pursued a career in law. This section from a chapter of a digital textbook tells you about Eli Whitney's inspiration while working as a tutor on a plantation. You will learn about the Constitution and patent law, the patenting of Whitney's cotton gin, and the impact of his invention. You can even examine Eli Whitney's original drawings of the cotton gin.
Eli Whitney: Cotton Gin Eli Whitney was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his invention of the cotton gin. This cotton engine separated fiber from the cotton seed. Learn more about him by visiting this web site. Not only did he invent the cotton gin, but as a result, he affected the industrial development of the United States. He came up with the idea of using interchangeable parts for muskets which eventually led to the concept of mass-production manufacturing.
Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin A visit to this site will show model of the Eli Whitney's cotton gin. A cotton gin separates the cotton seeds from the cotton bolls, which prior to that time had to be separated by hand. Other cotton gins had been used prior to Whitney's, but, unlike his, none could handle the short staple cotton of the south. Whitney's gin has been credited with turning cotton production into a prosperous business.
Elias Howe & the Sewing Machine
History Elias Howe invented the sewing machine in the United States but no one would loan him money to build a factory to make his machines so he moved to London. While he was gone another man stole his patented idea. This article tells you about the fast sewing machine that Howe invented and explains what happened once he returned to the United States and found out that other companies had copied his patented sewing machine.
George Eastman & Photography
George Eastman Come to the National Inventors Hall of Fame where you will be introduced to George Eastman, a man whose contributions to the photography industry changed it forever! In the hall of fame you will learn about his search for flexible film which led to his development of the Kodak camera. It features an overview of this story and its impact on photography. In addition there is a short biography that highlights his career and an image of a portrait of this inventor.
George Eastman: The Man This web site, linked off the Kodak homepage, is dedicated to the man who started the company, George Eastman. The biography on this web site is thorough and contains events and facts about his life. However, it is unique because it offers extra information on this extraordinary man's life such as his devotion to his mother and his love of music. After the information on his life, there is information on the start of the Eastman-Kodak company.
George Stephenson & the Locomotive
George Stephenson Click on the black hat icon to begin your study about George Stephenson. You will see an image of Stephenson and his birthplace. Learn how he became interested in machinery and how it works. Find facts about when Stephenson first went to work and when he got an education. This web site from BBC Schools tells about the railways built by Stephenson and about his other inventions. Play the object game to learn about life in the 1830s.
George Stephenson Click on the black hat icon to begin your study about George Stephenson. You will see an image of Stephenson and his birthplace. Learn how he became interested in machinery and how it works. Find facts about when Stephenson first went to work and when he got an education. This web site from BBC Schools tells about the railways built by Stephenson and about his other inventions. Play the object game to learn about life in the 1830s.
George Stephenson (1781-1848) One of Britain's historic figures is George Stephenson who is remembered for his contributions to the transportation industry. A biography about Stephenson tells about the life of the man who invented the railway locomotive called the Rocket. Find facts about Stephenson's first job and his education. Discover when he constructed his first locomotive. There is information about the railway competition in 1829 in which the locomotive designed by Stephenson was declared the winner.
George Stephenson: Biography An early interest in machines led George Stephenson to a successful career in the railway industry. See how this man began his work as an engineman and how his curiosity helped him design new discoveries. Find out about the steam-powered locomotive that Stephenson designed and see how it differed from others. Learn about the railway track that Stephenson built and discover how it was different from earlier tracks. A photo of Stephenson is included at this site.
George Stephenson -- The Father of Railways Written in 1930, this article from New Zealand Railways Magazine tells the story of George Stephenson and how he worked his way up from taking care of animals to developing some of the most important improvements in the history of railroad transportation. He is credited for creating the designs that allow us to have an extensive network of railways today. Find out when he got an education and how he learned about machinery by constantly taking it apart.
George Westinghouse & Steam Engines
George Westinghouse This successful inventor and industrialist made technological contributions to the railroad industry, electricity industry, and the development of household appliances. Born in 1846, George Westinghouse tried out his early ideas and plans for machines in his father's shop for farm machinery.
George Westinghouse Although not as well known as Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse was one of the most successful 19th century inventors. In the aftermath of the Civil War, he invented a rotary steam engine design, air brakes, heat pumps, and signal and switch communications. He won contracts for Niagara Falls and the Chicago's World Fair. Westinghouse and Edison battled over the distribution of electricity with Westinghouse's alternating current and Edison's direct current.
George Westinghouse - A Man For His People Modernizing the railroad industry and electrical power system with his technological inventions, George Westinghouse was the greatest engineer of the late 19th and early 20th century. With 360 patents and a workforce of 50,000 employees at his companies, Westinghouse was a great American industrialist and inventor. Find out what he invented and why his inventions were important to the safety of railroads and use of natural gas.
Hall of Fame Inventor Profile: George Westinghouse Creating a system of air brakes that allowed engineers to safely stop trains, George Westinghouse made significant contributions to the railroad industry. Westinghouse also patented other railroad innovations, including a rotary steam engine, railroad switches and signals, and a devise for fixing derailed train cars. In addition to founding the Union Switch and Signal Company, he also founded the Westinghouse Electric Company to explore the potential of alternating current.
Gottlieb Daimler & the Internal Combustion Engine
Daimler, Gottlieb Discover the influence of German engineer Gottlieb Daimler on the modern automobile industry from the information on this web site. You will learn about Daimler's improvements to the internal combustion engine, which led the way to the automobile as we know it today. Find out how Daimler and his colleague Wilhelm Maybach focused on producing the first lightweight, high-speed engine to run on gasoline. This site features a photograph of Daimler and links to additional information.
Gottlieb Daimler Meet Gottlieb Daimler, German inventor and engineer, on the National Inventors Hall of Fame web site. Daimler successfully designed the world's first four-wheeled automobile by adapting a gas-powered engine to a stagecoach. You will learn about Daimler's educational background and his commitment to creating a small, practical, low-powered engine.
Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz Find out about the two inventors, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, whose companies merged and eventually became Mercedes-Benz. You will learn what these two German inventors had in common even though they never actually met in person. Discover the history behind their companies' merger and why the new company was called Mercedes-Benz instead of Daimler-Benz. You will see photographs of Daimler and Benz and learn some basic biographical facts.
Guglielmo Marconi & the Radio
Guglielmo Marconi His earliest experiments transmitted wireless electrical signals within his house and to the garden. Guglielmo Marconi had a much bigger goal in mind. He wanted to be able to send telegraph messages wirelessly across the Atlantic Ocean. After sending a message from England to Newfoundland, his achievement was celebrated around the world. Marconi got a Nobel Prize in Physics for his invention. Naval ships used his technology to send messages in Morse code.
Guglielmo Marconi (1874) If you've ever listened to a radio, you can thank the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, who helped to develop what was once called wireless telegraphy. Previously, telegrams were sent over telegraph wires. Undeterred by the lack of interest in his work by the Italian government, he pressed on nonetheless. Building on the work of others (Heinrich Hertz, in particular), he was able to transmit the first wireless signals across the Atlantic Ocean.
Guglielmo Marconi -- 1874 - 1937 What interested Guglielmo Marconi as a child? What were his favorite subjects in school? Discover the answers to these questions at this web site where you will find a biography of this scientist. Find out how Marconi experimented and designed a way to send radio messages without wires. Read details about his project, and look at a photo of the devices he used for communication. He later began a business making and selling these devices. Lean about his many honors, including the Nobel Prize.
Guglielmo Marconi Biography Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi (1874 – 1937) won the 1909 Nobel Prize for physics for his work on long-distance radio transmission. He developed an interest in physical and electrical sciences from an early age. When he was around twenty years of age, he was successful in transmitting wireless radio signals almost a mile and a half away. He ended up patenting a telegraph machine, and demonstrated it across England and France, and later the United States.
Henry Ford & the Motor Car
Ford, Henry This profile contains an overview of the life and contributions of automotive pioneer Henry Ford. The article begins by describing how Ford’s childhood experiences on a farm in Michigan led to the desire to work and experiment with machinery. A discussion of the influence of these skills on the development of his professional career and business partnerships follows.
Henry Ford Henry Ford is remembered as both an innovative entrepreneur and an industrialist who successfully modernized the auto industry. From a series of History.com video presentations describing major accomplishments toward his lifelong goal of making cars an affordable purchase for American households, this segment focuses on Ford’s contributions as a leader in the business world.
Henry Ford (1863) People sometimes think that Henry Ford invented the automobile. Maybe this is because his name is so closely identified with early automobiles. Although he did not invent the automobile, he did refine the assembly line system of manufacturing automobiles so that cars became affordable for more people and could be manufactured more quickly. Earlier in his career, Ford worked with another legend, Thomas Edison, and was Edison's chief engineer.
Henry Ford Biography American industrialist Henry Ford (1863 – 1947) founded the Ford Motor Company and came up with the assembly line idea for faster manufacturing. After leaving school at age 15, he moved to Detroit and apprenticed in a machine shop. His first efforts to build vehicles involved farm machinery. After learning about the combustion engine, he built his first automobile, the Model T or Tin Lizzy in 1896.
James Watt & the Steam Engine
James Watt The steam engine made life and travel in America a much faster and better thing, and that is in large part due to a man named James Watt. James Watt did not invent the steam engine, but he did improve it. On this web site you will find a biography of James Watt that details his achievements with the steam engine. If you would like to do further research you may wish to follow the links at the bottom of the page.
James Watt An honorary graduate of the University of Glasgow in 1806, James Watt has several sites on the campus named for him. The biography of this famous engineer explains that Watt trained to become a mathematical instrument maker. Learn about Watt's business partnership with John Craig and find out when he became interested in the design of steam engines. See why Watt is considered one of the key figures of the Industrial Revolution.
James Watt (1736-1819) Best known for his invention of the separate condenser for steam engines, James Watt was born in Scotland. This biography from the Science Museum in London explains what caused Watt to suffer from health problems for most of his adult life. Learn how Watt figured out how to make the steam engine more efficient and see how he was able to eventually produce the steam engines that powered the Industrial Revolution.
James Watt 1736 - 1819 This report lists the scientific accomplishments that made James Watt the man who was credited with transforming the Industrial Revolution. It explains how Watt, known as a creative genius, began inventing at an early age, rarely went to school, and did not finish his apprenticeship. An interactive activity allows you to examine Watt's steam engine and figure out how it works. You will discover how the influences o Watt's work can still be seen today.
James Watt (1736-1819) James Watt was famous for inventing the Watt steam engine and making improvements that fueled the Industrial Revolution. This biography tells you about Watt's early life and education, his engineering work in Scotland, his steam engine improvements, and his collaboration with Matthew Boulton. Along with this information you can read journals, notes, a eulogy, and an oration delivered by Lord Kelvin. The digital material you will find is provided by the National Library of Scotland.
James Watt Inventors are able to change our lives in many ways. They can make new things that we have never seen before, improve things that we already use, and make our lives much easier. A man named James Watt did not invent the steam engine, but he did improve it in such a way that he is still remembered today. This article talks about his life and his work on the steam engine.
James Watt The steam engine made life and travel in America a much faster and better thing, and that is in large part due to a man named James Watt. James Watt did not invent the steam engine, but he did improve it. On this web site you will find a biography of James Watt that details his achievements with the steam engine. If you would like to do further research you may wish to follow the links at the bottom of the page.
John Kay & the Flying Shuttle
Flying Shuttle According to this site, the flying shuttle was invented in 1773 by John Kay in Bury, England. Because of the invention, textiles could now be produced at a faster rate and by fewer people. Kay’s invention served as a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution and changed the textile industry. But it was also the manufacture of the flying shuttle that has been an important part of the town of Bury for many years. A company making this piece was in existence in this town up until the 1960’s.
John Kay John Kay was the inventor of the ‘flying shuttle.’ He was born in 1704 and died in 1780. His invention was an important contributor to the Industrial Revolution. His 1733 invention allowed for the faster production of textiles and for wider pieces of cloth to be produced. But not all textile workers were happy with his invention. Many were afraid they would lose their jobs because the faster production of textiles meant that factories would need fewer workers.
Kay, John Fact Monster has provided you with an encyclopedia article on John Kay who lived from 1704 to 1764. The article discusses his patent for the fly shuttle, what this invention is, how it threatened industrial workers, and how the man responsible for this apparatus could not make a claim on it. The article focuses on Kay's invention, but does not discuss other areas of his life except for when it began and how it ended.
John Kay Although very little is known about the early life of John Kay, this report provides you with what is known about John Kay's life prior to his inventing the fly shuttle. You most likely haven't heard much about the fly shuttle, but this article will explain exactly what it is. Although many inventions make their creators famous, this is not the case of John Kay and the fly shuttle. This unusual story of a man whose invention could make life easier for some actually made those people angry.
John Kay, Inventor of the Fly Shuttle, AD 1753 This page shows a mural titled “John Kay, Inventor of the Fly Shuttle, AD 1753.” The mural was painted by Ford Maddox Brown and completed in 1888. The mural depicts a scene where textile workers break into Kay’s home and attack him. The workers are protesting Kay’s invention of the fly shuttle because the device allows for faster production with fewer workers.
Richard Arkwright & the Spinning Frame
People: Richard Arkwright Biography Richard Arkwright rose from humble origins to become the world’s first great industrialist, and according to some, the richest man in Britain. At the time of his death at his Cromford mansion in 1792, his fortune was estimated at £500,000 which would be £200 million pounds today. Some people praise him for his important role in England’s Industrial Revolution; others say he profited from others’ inventions. But he is considered the father of the modern industrial factory system.
Richard Arkwright, Cotton King Sir Richard Arkwright is known as the father of cotton manufacturing in England and of the factory system, and many say he began the industrial revolution. This interesting historical account of Sir Richard Arkwright is full of anecdotes and details not found in other biographies of him. Read, from a technological point of view, why he chose the brooks and rivers that he did use for his mills, how he designed the spinning machine, and more. Many links are added for additional information.
Sir Richard Arkwright Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792) was one of the pioneers of England’s Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. He invented cotton-spinning machinery that completely changed the old system of women spinning cotton at home. His water-powered cotton-spinning mill enabled him to build multiple factories, beginning at Cromford, which became a model for other factories and workforce villages throughout Britain and beyond. Arkwright became known as the father of the factory system.
Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792) Because his inventions were a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution, Sir Richard Arkwright is considered the father of the modern industrial factory system. Money wasn’t available for Arkwright to attend school, so a cousin taught him to read and write. It wasn’t until after the death of his first wife that Arkwright became an entrepreneur. His second wife’s dowry enabled him to expand his barber’s business, including wig making and dyeing.
Robert Fulton & the Steamboat
25c. Inventors and Inventions Brilliant inventors played an important role in American history. Robert Fulton's steamboat provided a way to get people and goods from New York City to the frontier. Cyrus McCormick's reaper made it possible to harvest five times as much grain. John Deere's plow made it easy to turn over tough prairie soil for planting. Samuel Morse's telegraph was the first instant communication system between distant places. Learn about the contributions of Charles Goodyear, Eli Whitney, and Elias Howe.
Rudolf Diesel & the Diesel Engine
Diesel, Rudolf In this short biography from the Encyclopedia of the Earth, you can learn about thermal engineer, Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. Find out about a paper he published in 1893 about the internal combustion engine and see the many ways in which diesel technology is used today. There is information about the fuel used to power diesel engines and there is a photograph of Rudolf Diesel. Follow the links to additional information.
How the Diesel Engine comes into Being Swedish engineers helped Rudolf Diesel sell his newly invented Diesel engine to companies in Europe. This included Emmanuel Nobel, father of Alfred Nobel of Nobel prize fame, who became a good friend of Diesel's. It was not an easy road to success. Diesel was turned down, his patent questioned. He redesigned and improved the engine and this helped sell it to manufacturers. Within only a couple years, there were manufacturers in the U.S., in Russia, and in Europe.
Inventor Rudolf Diesel Vanishes On September 29, 1913, inventor Rudolf Diesel disappeared from a steamship and ten days later his body was found floating in the ocean. History.com features news of the day that Diesel disappeared. Find out about the engine Diesel designed and patented and see how an engine with no ignition system works. The article compares the diesel engine to the steam engine and discusses how the diesel engine revolutionized the railroad industry. Read about the mystery surrounding Diesel's death.
Samuel Morse & the Telegraph
Inventor Profile: Samuel F. B. Morse Morse developed 'lightning wires' and 'Morse code,' an electronic alphabet that could carry messages. This web site recognizing inventors provides a brief biography of Samuel F. Morse. A small black and white photograph is provided showing Morse in his later years. The impact of his invention is explained accompanied by a description of how and where the very first telegraph line was constructed. Prior to his death in 1872, Morse was largely dependent on dividends from telegraph companies.
Samuel Slater & the Spinning Machine
Samuel Slater The inventor hall of fame provides you with a profile on Samuel Slater, the inventor of the spinning machine. The profile contains a description of Samuel Slater's invention that not only impacted the textile industry, but also led the way for the Industrial Revolution. It tells you exactly how Slater's invention impacted history and gained him a place in the hall of fame.
Samuel Slater 1768-1835 Discover how Samuel Slater gained a wealth of knowledge about the British textile industry becoming an expert on the operation of the machinery and the involved processes. This report tells you the story of Slater's secret emigration to America and the steps he took in the development of the first successful American cotton spinning mill. It includes information on his philosophy and the water powered textile mill that paved the way for the Industrial Revolution.
Samuel Slater: Father of the American Industrial Revolution Samuel Slater began the Industrial Revolution with the construction of the first successful textile mill in 1793 in Rhode Island. Read the story of Samuel Slater. He became involved in the textile industry at age 14 in England. Find out about his organizational methods, which included employing children. He built provided housing, a company store and even churches for his workers. Life in the mill village is described with text and images.
Alexander Graham Bell Scottish born Alexander Graham Bell (1847 – 1922) was a well-known inventor and engineer, most famous for his invention of the telephone. He showed an early aptitude for coming up with great ideas, beginning with a wheat-husking machine at the age of 12 to help his neighbor’s flour-milling business. His mother’s hearing loss inspired him to develop a basic finger sign language.
Alexander Graham Bell The human ear sparked Alexander Graham Bell’s idea for the telephone. The reason he studied the ear was because he was a speech therapist and both his mother and wife were deaf. Bell actually created a device that could show his deaf students what sound looked like, and that led him to believe that the sound of the human voice could be transported electrically.
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) This unique biography of Alexander Graham Bell tells you about the famous inventor's educational background, emigration to Canada, his progress in Boston, the invention of the telephone, and other inventions. Along with all of this information you will find digital materials that are from the National Library of Scotland's digital collections.
Alexander Graham Bell as Inventor and Scientist Can you imagine life without a telephone? It wasn't until 1876 that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. From this web site, you can see an actual design sketch drawn by Bell. Learn more about the man and the invention by visiting this web site. He was only 29 years old when he invented the telephone. Is there something you want to invent by the time you are 29 years old? Throughout his lifetime, he was always trying out new ideas.
History Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland but eventually moved to Canada due to health reasons. This article briefly tells you about his youth and his health conditions and his move to the United States. It also tells you about his young adult life when he invented the telephone and the unusual circumstances surrounding the denial of a patent of his invention. The complicated nature of his invention is also explained along with the reason Alexander Graham Bell was able to make the telephone.
Benjamin Franklin & Electricity
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin is featured at this informative web page. Visit this internet site and read about this remarkable American. Benjamin Franklin was a civic leader, a writer, a scientist, an inventor, and more. Start off by reading about the life of this accomplished American. Then conclude your visit by reading three interesting stories about Benjamin Franklin, such as Electrifying Experiences, Who Was Silence Dogwood? and Soap, Sea, or a Printing Press.
Benjamin Franklin You probably know Benjamin Franklin as a Founding Father. You probably also know about his famous kite experiment. Do you know that he is also recognized as the first public printer of the United States? At the age of twenty-two, he opened a printing shop which printed the Pennsylvania Gazette. Read all about him at this web site. Read about Benjamin Franklin - The Printer, Benjamin Franklin - The Inventor, Benjamin Franklin - The Librarian, and Benjamin Franklin - The Statesman.
Benjamin Franklin's Electric Motor Benjamin Franklin devised an electric engine even before the James Watt invented the steam engine. This article explains what electrical technology was like during the 1700s and how Franklin became interested in electricity. You will learn how Franklin devised the electric wheel and get to examine an illustration of his invention.
Carl (Karl) Benz & the Internal Combustion Engine
Energy Use and the Internal Combustion Engine Carl Benz was the first to use internal combustion engines in his vehicles after the engines were invented in Germany in 1876. Mass production of cars in America took a little longer, due to poor roads and vast distances. Most of the cars used in 1900 were steam-powered, although steam was more often used for trains and mass transit. In the early 20th century, mass-produced gasoline-powered cars took over.
Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz Find out about the two inventors, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, whose companies merged and eventually became Mercedes-Benz. You will learn what these two German inventors had in common even though they never actually met in person. Discover the history behind their companies' merger and why the new company was called Mercedes-Benz instead of Daimler-Benz.
Charles Goodyear & Rubber
A Brief History of Rubber If you think the history of rubber is not exciting, think again. This video takes you back thousands of years ago when ancient people played with rubber balls. Find out about other early uses of rubber and see how explorers reacted to this new material. See how rubber's popularity grew as rubber factories were built and the rubber industry began. Meet one of the giants in the industry, Charles Goodyear.
Cyrus McCormick & the Mechanical Reaper
Cyrus McCormick Cyrus Hall McCormick revolutionized farming in the 19th century with the invention of the mechanical reaper. Farmers were able to double the amount of crops that could be harvested, and the reaper combined several harvesting machines into one. McCormick took over the work of his father in perfecting a mechanical reaper, and was able to demonstrate his first workable model in 1831. He established a factory to make the reapers in Chicago in 1847, and sold ready-to-assemble machines door-to-door.
Cyrus McCormick (1809-1884): Mechanical Reaper Cyrus McCormick, the father of modern agriculture, made a significant contribution to quality of life in America when he invented the reaper. This biography explains the manual process used for harvesting grain before the development of the reaper, and chronicles the events leading up to McCormick's 1834 patent on the machine.
Cyrus McCormick: American Big Business In 1834, Cyrus McCormick took out a patent on his harvesting machine known as the reaper, and began manufacturing the machines from his farm in Virginia. This article focuses on McCormick's roles as both the father of modern agriculture, and as an innovative businessman. A brief description of the major features of the mechanical reaper is followed by a look at the historical and agricultural significance of the machine.
Edmund Cartwright & the Power Loom
Reverend Edmund Cartwright (1743-1823) This Open Door Web Site page features a short biography and one image of Edmund Cartwright. Although Cartwright is chiefly remembered for his inventions, particularly his contributions to the weaving industry, the English inventor actually began his career as church rector. Born in 1743, the son of a landowner, Cartwright studied at Oxford University and then worked for the Church of England.
Edmund Cartwright Edmund Cartwright, English clergyman and inventor, was born in 1743 at Marham in Nottinghamshire. The son of a landowner, Cartwright attended University College, Oxford, and became rector of the church at Goadby Marwood in Leicestershire. In addition to his calling as a clergyman, Cartwright was an inventor, whose contributions included interlocking bricks, a machine to make rope, fireproof floorboards, a wool-combing machine, steam engine improvements, and the power loom.
Edmund Cartwright (1743-1823) Edmund Cartwright, English clergyman and inventor, was born in 1743 at Marham in Nottinghamshire. His inventions included fireproof floorboards, interlocking bricks, a machine to make rope, a wool-combing machine, steam engine improvements, and the power loom. The loom, which was patented in 1785, was the predecessor of the modern loom. According to the biography at the BBC's Historic Figures site, Cartwright was described in a song as the British Archimedes.
Eli Whitney & the Cotton Gin
Biography: Eli Whitney Before the invention of the cotton gin by a man named Eli Whitney, cotton had to be picked by hand, most often by the slaves that were forced to work the fields in the large plantations of the South. On this web site you will find a brief biography of Eli Whitney and his cotton gin, and you will see how this machine was one of the catalysts for the major changes that took place in America.
Discover Eli Whitney From this web site, you can read all about the life of Eli Whitney. As you learn about him, you will also learn about life during 19th century America. You can learn about his invention of the cotton gin. Furthermore, you can learn about the impact Eli Whitney had on the Industrial Revolution. Concepts such as mass production, division of labor, assembly lines and interchangeable parts made their way into American manufacturing.
Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin The story of Eli Whitney begins just after he graduated from Yale and was looking for a job to pay off debt before he pursued a career in law. This section from a chapter of a digital textbook tells you about Eli Whitney's inspiration while working as a tutor on a plantation. You will learn about the Constitution and patent law, the patenting of Whitney's cotton gin, and the impact of his invention. You can even examine Eli Whitney's original drawings of the cotton gin.
Eli Whitney: Cotton Gin Eli Whitney was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his invention of the cotton gin. This cotton engine separated fiber from the cotton seed. Learn more about him by visiting this web site. Not only did he invent the cotton gin, but as a result, he affected the industrial development of the United States. He came up with the idea of using interchangeable parts for muskets which eventually led to the concept of mass-production manufacturing.
Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin A visit to this site will show model of the Eli Whitney's cotton gin. A cotton gin separates the cotton seeds from the cotton bolls, which prior to that time had to be separated by hand. Other cotton gins had been used prior to Whitney's, but, unlike his, none could handle the short staple cotton of the south. Whitney's gin has been credited with turning cotton production into a prosperous business.
Elias Howe & the Sewing Machine
History Elias Howe invented the sewing machine in the United States but no one would loan him money to build a factory to make his machines so he moved to London. While he was gone another man stole his patented idea. This article tells you about the fast sewing machine that Howe invented and explains what happened once he returned to the United States and found out that other companies had copied his patented sewing machine.
George Eastman & Photography
George Eastman Come to the National Inventors Hall of Fame where you will be introduced to George Eastman, a man whose contributions to the photography industry changed it forever! In the hall of fame you will learn about his search for flexible film which led to his development of the Kodak camera. It features an overview of this story and its impact on photography. In addition there is a short biography that highlights his career and an image of a portrait of this inventor.
George Eastman: The Man This web site, linked off the Kodak homepage, is dedicated to the man who started the company, George Eastman. The biography on this web site is thorough and contains events and facts about his life. However, it is unique because it offers extra information on this extraordinary man's life such as his devotion to his mother and his love of music. After the information on his life, there is information on the start of the Eastman-Kodak company.
George Stephenson & the Locomotive
George Stephenson Click on the black hat icon to begin your study about George Stephenson. You will see an image of Stephenson and his birthplace. Learn how he became interested in machinery and how it works. Find facts about when Stephenson first went to work and when he got an education. This web site from BBC Schools tells about the railways built by Stephenson and about his other inventions. Play the object game to learn about life in the 1830s.
George Stephenson Click on the black hat icon to begin your study about George Stephenson. You will see an image of Stephenson and his birthplace. Learn how he became interested in machinery and how it works. Find facts about when Stephenson first went to work and when he got an education. This web site from BBC Schools tells about the railways built by Stephenson and about his other inventions. Play the object game to learn about life in the 1830s.
George Stephenson (1781-1848) One of Britain's historic figures is George Stephenson who is remembered for his contributions to the transportation industry. A biography about Stephenson tells about the life of the man who invented the railway locomotive called the Rocket. Find facts about Stephenson's first job and his education. Discover when he constructed his first locomotive. There is information about the railway competition in 1829 in which the locomotive designed by Stephenson was declared the winner.
George Stephenson: Biography An early interest in machines led George Stephenson to a successful career in the railway industry. See how this man began his work as an engineman and how his curiosity helped him design new discoveries. Find out about the steam-powered locomotive that Stephenson designed and see how it differed from others. Learn about the railway track that Stephenson built and discover how it was different from earlier tracks. A photo of Stephenson is included at this site.
George Stephenson -- The Father of Railways Written in 1930, this article from New Zealand Railways Magazine tells the story of George Stephenson and how he worked his way up from taking care of animals to developing some of the most important improvements in the history of railroad transportation. He is credited for creating the designs that allow us to have an extensive network of railways today. Find out when he got an education and how he learned about machinery by constantly taking it apart.
George Westinghouse & Steam Engines
George Westinghouse This successful inventor and industrialist made technological contributions to the railroad industry, electricity industry, and the development of household appliances. Born in 1846, George Westinghouse tried out his early ideas and plans for machines in his father's shop for farm machinery.
George Westinghouse Although not as well known as Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse was one of the most successful 19th century inventors. In the aftermath of the Civil War, he invented a rotary steam engine design, air brakes, heat pumps, and signal and switch communications. He won contracts for Niagara Falls and the Chicago's World Fair. Westinghouse and Edison battled over the distribution of electricity with Westinghouse's alternating current and Edison's direct current.
George Westinghouse - A Man For His People Modernizing the railroad industry and electrical power system with his technological inventions, George Westinghouse was the greatest engineer of the late 19th and early 20th century. With 360 patents and a workforce of 50,000 employees at his companies, Westinghouse was a great American industrialist and inventor. Find out what he invented and why his inventions were important to the safety of railroads and use of natural gas.
Hall of Fame Inventor Profile: George Westinghouse Creating a system of air brakes that allowed engineers to safely stop trains, George Westinghouse made significant contributions to the railroad industry. Westinghouse also patented other railroad innovations, including a rotary steam engine, railroad switches and signals, and a devise for fixing derailed train cars. In addition to founding the Union Switch and Signal Company, he also founded the Westinghouse Electric Company to explore the potential of alternating current.
Gottlieb Daimler & the Internal Combustion Engine
Daimler, Gottlieb Discover the influence of German engineer Gottlieb Daimler on the modern automobile industry from the information on this web site. You will learn about Daimler's improvements to the internal combustion engine, which led the way to the automobile as we know it today. Find out how Daimler and his colleague Wilhelm Maybach focused on producing the first lightweight, high-speed engine to run on gasoline. This site features a photograph of Daimler and links to additional information.
Gottlieb Daimler Meet Gottlieb Daimler, German inventor and engineer, on the National Inventors Hall of Fame web site. Daimler successfully designed the world's first four-wheeled automobile by adapting a gas-powered engine to a stagecoach. You will learn about Daimler's educational background and his commitment to creating a small, practical, low-powered engine.
Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz Find out about the two inventors, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, whose companies merged and eventually became Mercedes-Benz. You will learn what these two German inventors had in common even though they never actually met in person. Discover the history behind their companies' merger and why the new company was called Mercedes-Benz instead of Daimler-Benz. You will see photographs of Daimler and Benz and learn some basic biographical facts.
Guglielmo Marconi & the Radio
Guglielmo Marconi His earliest experiments transmitted wireless electrical signals within his house and to the garden. Guglielmo Marconi had a much bigger goal in mind. He wanted to be able to send telegraph messages wirelessly across the Atlantic Ocean. After sending a message from England to Newfoundland, his achievement was celebrated around the world. Marconi got a Nobel Prize in Physics for his invention. Naval ships used his technology to send messages in Morse code.
Guglielmo Marconi (1874) If you've ever listened to a radio, you can thank the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, who helped to develop what was once called wireless telegraphy. Previously, telegrams were sent over telegraph wires. Undeterred by the lack of interest in his work by the Italian government, he pressed on nonetheless. Building on the work of others (Heinrich Hertz, in particular), he was able to transmit the first wireless signals across the Atlantic Ocean.
Guglielmo Marconi -- 1874 - 1937 What interested Guglielmo Marconi as a child? What were his favorite subjects in school? Discover the answers to these questions at this web site where you will find a biography of this scientist. Find out how Marconi experimented and designed a way to send radio messages without wires. Read details about his project, and look at a photo of the devices he used for communication. He later began a business making and selling these devices. Lean about his many honors, including the Nobel Prize.
Guglielmo Marconi Biography Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi (1874 – 1937) won the 1909 Nobel Prize for physics for his work on long-distance radio transmission. He developed an interest in physical and electrical sciences from an early age. When he was around twenty years of age, he was successful in transmitting wireless radio signals almost a mile and a half away. He ended up patenting a telegraph machine, and demonstrated it across England and France, and later the United States.
Henry Ford & the Motor Car
Ford, Henry This profile contains an overview of the life and contributions of automotive pioneer Henry Ford. The article begins by describing how Ford’s childhood experiences on a farm in Michigan led to the desire to work and experiment with machinery. A discussion of the influence of these skills on the development of his professional career and business partnerships follows.
Henry Ford Henry Ford is remembered as both an innovative entrepreneur and an industrialist who successfully modernized the auto industry. From a series of History.com video presentations describing major accomplishments toward his lifelong goal of making cars an affordable purchase for American households, this segment focuses on Ford’s contributions as a leader in the business world.
Henry Ford (1863) People sometimes think that Henry Ford invented the automobile. Maybe this is because his name is so closely identified with early automobiles. Although he did not invent the automobile, he did refine the assembly line system of manufacturing automobiles so that cars became affordable for more people and could be manufactured more quickly. Earlier in his career, Ford worked with another legend, Thomas Edison, and was Edison's chief engineer.
Henry Ford Biography American industrialist Henry Ford (1863 – 1947) founded the Ford Motor Company and came up with the assembly line idea for faster manufacturing. After leaving school at age 15, he moved to Detroit and apprenticed in a machine shop. His first efforts to build vehicles involved farm machinery. After learning about the combustion engine, he built his first automobile, the Model T or Tin Lizzy in 1896.
James Watt & the Steam Engine
James Watt The steam engine made life and travel in America a much faster and better thing, and that is in large part due to a man named James Watt. James Watt did not invent the steam engine, but he did improve it. On this web site you will find a biography of James Watt that details his achievements with the steam engine. If you would like to do further research you may wish to follow the links at the bottom of the page.
James Watt An honorary graduate of the University of Glasgow in 1806, James Watt has several sites on the campus named for him. The biography of this famous engineer explains that Watt trained to become a mathematical instrument maker. Learn about Watt's business partnership with John Craig and find out when he became interested in the design of steam engines. See why Watt is considered one of the key figures of the Industrial Revolution.
James Watt (1736-1819) Best known for his invention of the separate condenser for steam engines, James Watt was born in Scotland. This biography from the Science Museum in London explains what caused Watt to suffer from health problems for most of his adult life. Learn how Watt figured out how to make the steam engine more efficient and see how he was able to eventually produce the steam engines that powered the Industrial Revolution.
James Watt 1736 - 1819 This report lists the scientific accomplishments that made James Watt the man who was credited with transforming the Industrial Revolution. It explains how Watt, known as a creative genius, began inventing at an early age, rarely went to school, and did not finish his apprenticeship. An interactive activity allows you to examine Watt's steam engine and figure out how it works. You will discover how the influences o Watt's work can still be seen today.
James Watt (1736-1819) James Watt was famous for inventing the Watt steam engine and making improvements that fueled the Industrial Revolution. This biography tells you about Watt's early life and education, his engineering work in Scotland, his steam engine improvements, and his collaboration with Matthew Boulton. Along with this information you can read journals, notes, a eulogy, and an oration delivered by Lord Kelvin. The digital material you will find is provided by the National Library of Scotland.
James Watt Inventors are able to change our lives in many ways. They can make new things that we have never seen before, improve things that we already use, and make our lives much easier. A man named James Watt did not invent the steam engine, but he did improve it in such a way that he is still remembered today. This article talks about his life and his work on the steam engine.
James Watt The steam engine made life and travel in America a much faster and better thing, and that is in large part due to a man named James Watt. James Watt did not invent the steam engine, but he did improve it. On this web site you will find a biography of James Watt that details his achievements with the steam engine. If you would like to do further research you may wish to follow the links at the bottom of the page.
John Kay & the Flying Shuttle
Flying Shuttle According to this site, the flying shuttle was invented in 1773 by John Kay in Bury, England. Because of the invention, textiles could now be produced at a faster rate and by fewer people. Kay’s invention served as a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution and changed the textile industry. But it was also the manufacture of the flying shuttle that has been an important part of the town of Bury for many years. A company making this piece was in existence in this town up until the 1960’s.
John Kay John Kay was the inventor of the ‘flying shuttle.’ He was born in 1704 and died in 1780. His invention was an important contributor to the Industrial Revolution. His 1733 invention allowed for the faster production of textiles and for wider pieces of cloth to be produced. But not all textile workers were happy with his invention. Many were afraid they would lose their jobs because the faster production of textiles meant that factories would need fewer workers.
Kay, John Fact Monster has provided you with an encyclopedia article on John Kay who lived from 1704 to 1764. The article discusses his patent for the fly shuttle, what this invention is, how it threatened industrial workers, and how the man responsible for this apparatus could not make a claim on it. The article focuses on Kay's invention, but does not discuss other areas of his life except for when it began and how it ended.
John Kay Although very little is known about the early life of John Kay, this report provides you with what is known about John Kay's life prior to his inventing the fly shuttle. You most likely haven't heard much about the fly shuttle, but this article will explain exactly what it is. Although many inventions make their creators famous, this is not the case of John Kay and the fly shuttle. This unusual story of a man whose invention could make life easier for some actually made those people angry.
John Kay, Inventor of the Fly Shuttle, AD 1753 This page shows a mural titled “John Kay, Inventor of the Fly Shuttle, AD 1753.” The mural was painted by Ford Maddox Brown and completed in 1888. The mural depicts a scene where textile workers break into Kay’s home and attack him. The workers are protesting Kay’s invention of the fly shuttle because the device allows for faster production with fewer workers.
Richard Arkwright & the Spinning Frame
People: Richard Arkwright Biography Richard Arkwright rose from humble origins to become the world’s first great industrialist, and according to some, the richest man in Britain. At the time of his death at his Cromford mansion in 1792, his fortune was estimated at £500,000 which would be £200 million pounds today. Some people praise him for his important role in England’s Industrial Revolution; others say he profited from others’ inventions. But he is considered the father of the modern industrial factory system.
Richard Arkwright, Cotton King Sir Richard Arkwright is known as the father of cotton manufacturing in England and of the factory system, and many say he began the industrial revolution. This interesting historical account of Sir Richard Arkwright is full of anecdotes and details not found in other biographies of him. Read, from a technological point of view, why he chose the brooks and rivers that he did use for his mills, how he designed the spinning machine, and more. Many links are added for additional information.
Sir Richard Arkwright Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792) was one of the pioneers of England’s Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. He invented cotton-spinning machinery that completely changed the old system of women spinning cotton at home. His water-powered cotton-spinning mill enabled him to build multiple factories, beginning at Cromford, which became a model for other factories and workforce villages throughout Britain and beyond. Arkwright became known as the father of the factory system.
Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792) Because his inventions were a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution, Sir Richard Arkwright is considered the father of the modern industrial factory system. Money wasn’t available for Arkwright to attend school, so a cousin taught him to read and write. It wasn’t until after the death of his first wife that Arkwright became an entrepreneur. His second wife’s dowry enabled him to expand his barber’s business, including wig making and dyeing.
Robert Fulton & the Steamboat
25c. Inventors and Inventions Brilliant inventors played an important role in American history. Robert Fulton's steamboat provided a way to get people and goods from New York City to the frontier. Cyrus McCormick's reaper made it possible to harvest five times as much grain. John Deere's plow made it easy to turn over tough prairie soil for planting. Samuel Morse's telegraph was the first instant communication system between distant places. Learn about the contributions of Charles Goodyear, Eli Whitney, and Elias Howe.
Rudolf Diesel & the Diesel Engine
Diesel, Rudolf In this short biography from the Encyclopedia of the Earth, you can learn about thermal engineer, Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. Find out about a paper he published in 1893 about the internal combustion engine and see the many ways in which diesel technology is used today. There is information about the fuel used to power diesel engines and there is a photograph of Rudolf Diesel. Follow the links to additional information.
How the Diesel Engine comes into Being Swedish engineers helped Rudolf Diesel sell his newly invented Diesel engine to companies in Europe. This included Emmanuel Nobel, father of Alfred Nobel of Nobel prize fame, who became a good friend of Diesel's. It was not an easy road to success. Diesel was turned down, his patent questioned. He redesigned and improved the engine and this helped sell it to manufacturers. Within only a couple years, there were manufacturers in the U.S., in Russia, and in Europe.
Inventor Rudolf Diesel Vanishes On September 29, 1913, inventor Rudolf Diesel disappeared from a steamship and ten days later his body was found floating in the ocean. History.com features news of the day that Diesel disappeared. Find out about the engine Diesel designed and patented and see how an engine with no ignition system works. The article compares the diesel engine to the steam engine and discusses how the diesel engine revolutionized the railroad industry. Read about the mystery surrounding Diesel's death.
Samuel Morse & the Telegraph
Inventor Profile: Samuel F. B. Morse Morse developed 'lightning wires' and 'Morse code,' an electronic alphabet that could carry messages. This web site recognizing inventors provides a brief biography of Samuel F. Morse. A small black and white photograph is provided showing Morse in his later years. The impact of his invention is explained accompanied by a description of how and where the very first telegraph line was constructed. Prior to his death in 1872, Morse was largely dependent on dividends from telegraph companies.
Samuel Slater & the Spinning Machine
Samuel Slater The inventor hall of fame provides you with a profile on Samuel Slater, the inventor of the spinning machine. The profile contains a description of Samuel Slater's invention that not only impacted the textile industry, but also led the way for the Industrial Revolution. It tells you exactly how Slater's invention impacted history and gained him a place in the hall of fame.
Samuel Slater 1768-1835 Discover how Samuel Slater gained a wealth of knowledge about the British textile industry becoming an expert on the operation of the machinery and the involved processes. This report tells you the story of Slater's secret emigration to America and the steps he took in the development of the first successful American cotton spinning mill. It includes information on his philosophy and the water powered textile mill that paved the way for the Industrial Revolution.
Samuel Slater: Father of the American Industrial Revolution Samuel Slater began the Industrial Revolution with the construction of the first successful textile mill in 1793 in Rhode Island. Read the story of Samuel Slater. He became involved in the textile industry at age 14 in England. Find out about his organizational methods, which included employing children. He built provided housing, a company store and even churches for his workers. Life in the mill village is described with text and images.
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