Before Their Time: 200 Inventions That Were Too Early by Lester Wells Paperback

Description: Before Their Time by Lester Wells Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Step Back in Time to Discover the FutureImagine a world where Da Vincis robots roamed the Renaissance, where ancient skies were cut by wings far before the Wright brothers took flight, and where the hum of electricity powered cities long before it was a reality. "Before Their Time: 200 Inventions That Were Too Early" opens a captivating window into the audacious human spirit-the dreamers and thinkers who dared to envision beyond the limitations of their epochs.Dive into tales of flush toilets that arrived before their sewers, high-speed travel concepts that outpaced societys pace, and mechanical wonders that forecasted the digital age in an era of iron and steam. Each chapter in this mesmerizing book explores the breadth of human ingenuity through the lens of those whose visions were so advanced, they sparked transformations far beyond their lifetimes.Chapter by chapter, witness the fates of these visionary inventions: from telecommunications that nearly preempted the age of the smartphone to medical breakthroughs that could have rewritten history itself. Youll be transported into the lives of legendary and lesser-known inventors alike, whose forward-thinking creations posed questions society wasnt ready to answer.Through the accounts of the "Prophets of the Practical" and "Visionaries of Velocity," experience the exhilarating rush of ideas that could have propelled our ancestors into a different modern age-if only they had succeeded. What could our world have been if the practical application had met their pioneering potential? This is the question that lingers in the echoes of each "what if" scenario presented within the pages of this compelling narrative.With stunning detail and a storytellers touch, "Before Their Time: 200 Inventions That Were Too Early" is not merely a historical account but a journey through an alternate reality of technological advancement. Its a call to the curious, the inventors, and the dreamers of today to leap boldly towards the future. Uncover where weve come from to envision where we could go next-your ticket to the past, rewriting the present, awaits. Author Biography I grew up in San Francisco. I have resided in Taiwan for more than 50 years. I have a Bachelors Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics. I have taught at 2 universities here, and continue to teach graduate students at Buddhist Tzu Chi University (in Hualien). Details ISBN 1456644300 ISBN-13 9781456644307 Title Before Their Time Author Lester Wells Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 88 Publisher Ebookit.com GE_Item_ID:158274815; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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