""A History of Inventions, Discoveries and Origins"" is a comprehensive two-volume book written by Johann Beckmann that explores the history of various inventions, discoveries, and their origins. The book covers a wide range of topics such as the invention of printing, the discovery of America, the origins of gunpowder, and the history of the steam engine. The author delves into the historical context of each discovery, providing insights into the social, cultural, and scientific factors that led to their creation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and technology and provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of human ingenuity over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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