In the age of industry : solving technology problems in Victorian times /

Examines aspects of technology in Victorian times, including ship-building, weapons, motion pictures, photography, railways and telegraphy.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Platt, Richard (Author)
Group Author: Lawrence, David, 1959- (Illustrator)
Published: Franklin Watts,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2018.
©2010
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: How they made things work!
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Summary: Examines aspects of technology in Victorian times, including ship-building, weapons, motion pictures, photography, railways and telegraphy.
Item Description: Originally published in 2010.
Carrier Form: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm.
Audience: 9+.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781445164311
1445164310
Index Number: T137
CLC: F419-49
Call Number: F419-49/P719
Contents: How they made things work in the age of industry -- Steam railways -- Iron ships -- Light bulb -- Telegraph -- Photography -- Cinema -- Recorded sound -- Mass production -- Machine gun -- Wireless telegraphy -- Motor car -- Tunnelling.