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Stories of invention : told by inventors and their friends

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Stories of invention : told by inventors and their friends

Date1889

Names

Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909 (author)

T. Nelson and Sons (publisher)

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Book

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Dimensions19 x 13 cm

Language

CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession Number37131137033981D

Dewey NumberBI HAL

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Elizabeth Hutchison and designer John M

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