The dawn of innovation : the first American Industrial Revolution / Charles R. Morris ; illustrations by J.E. Morris
2012, First Edition. New York : PublicAffairs. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, slightly edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #479254
ISBN: 9781586488284
Physical description; xiv, 368 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-353) and index. Contents; The shipbuilders' war -- The hyperpower -- The giant as adolescent -- American arms: Whitney, North, Blanchard, and Hall -- The rise of the West -- America is number two -- On the main stage -- The newest hyperpower -- Catching up to the hyperpower: a reprise? -- Did Eli Whitney invent the cotton gin? Subjects; Industrialization United States History 19th century. Industrial revolution United States. Economic history. Industrial revolution. Industrialization. Social conditions.
Price: €12.95