Memoirs of the most eminent American mechanics : also, lives of distinguished European mechanics : together with a collection of anecdotes ... relating to the mechanic arts : illustrated by fifty engravings (1852)
Howe, Henry, 1816-1893, New York Museum of Science and Industry. Library · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 142
is an addition of so many thinking, inventing, moral, andimmortal natures. His tomb is after the model of that of Scipio at Rome. It issimple and beautiful, and promises to endure for years. It bearsthe following inscription. ELI WHITNEY, The inventor of the Cotton Gin.Of useful science and arts,… … DAVID BUSHNELL, THE ORIGINATOR OF SUBMARINE WARFARE. Early attempts at submarine navigation.—Drebells boat.—The invention of anEnglishman, for entering sunken ships.—Worcester.—Birth of Bushnell.—L*.rlv Character.—Receives a collegiate education.—Account of his first ex-periments.—Description of…
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