The Pencil: A History of Design and CircumstanceHenry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today. |
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Page 102
... nineteenth century the machine was far from taking over America , or even pencil making . Ebenezer Wood , " a gentleman in looks and behavior , " recited poetry while at work , as a mellowed goat remembered warmly . That same observer ...
... nineteenth century the machine was far from taking over America , or even pencil making . Ebenezer Wood , " a gentleman in looks and behavior , " recited poetry while at work , as a mellowed goat remembered warmly . That same observer ...
Page 181
... nineteenth century that led to fierce battles for distinctive trademarks , as well as to deliberate confusion . Even family- related concerns separated by an ocean could not escape the problems of protecting their identities from each ...
... nineteenth century that led to fierce battles for distinctive trademarks , as well as to deliberate confusion . Even family- related concerns separated by an ocean could not escape the problems of protecting their identities from each ...
Page 224
... nineteenth century , when it be- came virtually indispensable for conveying information to ma- chine shops and iron foundries . Up until about the middle of the nineteenth century , engineering drawing was learned in the long tradition ...
... nineteenth century , when it be- came virtually indispensable for conveying information to ma- chine shops and iron foundries . Up until about the middle of the nineteenth century , engineering drawing was learned in the long tradition ...
Contents
What We Forget | 3 |
Of Names Materials and Things | 15 |
Before the Pencil | 24 |
Copyright | |
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