"American Science and Invention: A Pictorial History" by Mitchell A. Wilson, published by Bonanza Books, 1960.

Dust jacket [wear & soiling]; hard boards, original cloth spine with black lettering, lard format: 9.1/2" x 12.1/4"; 437 pages including Bibliography and Index, fully illustrated, some soiling, stained edge of the pages [see photos]; good condition.

"I grew up on this book, and it gave me a lifelong interest on engineering. Lavishly illustrated, and It hasn't gone a bit out of data---I wish the author would come out with a second volume to cover the dense decades since this one was written. It's a great adjunct to any study of American history in general, because American history is inseparable from the development technology. Absolutely love this book for any age from 10 until you are too old to lift it." [a private review]

"My very-wise grandmother gave this to me when it first came out: I was just 10 years old (and a girl, and not gifted by any means in scientific pursuits), but I loved it right off. I consulted it for school projects through junior high and high school, but always considered browsing for sheer fun and edification, to be its ultimate purpose. Not only has this taught me more about science and engineering, creativity and dedication, and U.S. history than most books I can think of; but over the years I have also used it for planning lessons on everything from design to industrial history to advanced ESL. In three countries, on two continents, I have kept this long-ago gift with me, and have always been glad to have it: there are no other fairly-substantial hardcovers which have made the cut through so many moves." [a private review]

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US: Media (c 2-6 days) --------- $20.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-7 weeks) --- $62.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) ---- $98.50