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 203
lldrilled they may previously have been in its management. It is not intended in derogation of the talents and ingenuity ofMr. Perkins, when we say his inventions have not all been asuseful in practice as his friends might have wished. The merit,however, awarded to him is sufficient to establish… … THOMAS BLANCHARD. THOMAS BLANCHARD. Birth.—Early fondness for mechanics.—Anecdote.—At thirteen years of age in-vents a machine for paring apples.—Assists his brother in the manufacturingof tacks.—Description of the process.—Invents a counting machine.—Learnsthe use of blacksmiths and carpenters…
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