Inventions in the Century

"Inventions in the Century" by William Henry Doolittle, is a journey through the groundbreaking inventions and discoveries of the 1800s, revealing how they reshaped the world. Doolittle draws a line between inventions, things people built, and discoveries, revelations about nature, making it clear how linked they are, constantly feeding off each other. The book celebrates how the century overflowed with new technologies. It gives the reader a sneak peek into the complex web of economics, industry, and society that kick-started this era of creativity, offering a wide view of the changes that drove people to innovate and create.