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Johann Beckmann : A History of Inventions and Discoveries

'Took Beckman's "History of Inventions" to the Library; I have been very much entertained with it. Brought the "Gent. Mag" for 1793.'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Joseph Hunter      Print: Book

Johann Beckmann : A History of Inventions and Discoveries

'Finished the last vol of Beckmann's "History of Inventions"; I do not know the book that contains a greater variety of information mixed with so much amusement, than these 3 volumes.'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: Joseph Hunter      Print: Book

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