A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume 1 (of 2)

"A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume 1" by Johann Beckmann is a historical exploration that highlights humanities creative spirit through time. As a historical record from the early 1800s, the book traces the beginnings and growth of different creations and revelations in many areas. The author starts by talking about why it is important to look at where inventions come from and how they have changed society due to the lack of resources on the topic. The book starts off by talking about how crucial it is to be inquisitive if we want to understand how things were first invented. Following this assertion, the book quickly pivots and begins discussing subjects like Italian bookkeeping and odometers. Each invention is given historical context and the cultural knowledge behind it.