The Wonder Book of Knowledge: The Marvels of Modern Industry and Invention the Interesting Stories of Common Things the Mysterious Processes of Nature HARDCOVER 2020 by Henry Chase Hill Chase Hill

Description

This book is presented to those, both young and old, who wish to have a non-technical account of the history, evolution and production of some of the every-day wonders of the modern industrial age; coupled with occasional glimpses of the wonderful object-lessons afforded by nature in her constructive activities in the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms; and simple, understandable answers to the myriad puzzling questions arising daily in the minds of those for whom the fascination of the “Why” and “How” is always engrossing.