Robert Fulton by Edward Everett Hale
The story revolves around Robert Fulton, an American inventor and engineer who developed the first commercially successful steamboat. The narrative explores his early life, struggles, and perseverance in pursuing his innovative ideas despite facing skepticism and ridicule from others.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1906 · Genre: Biography, History, Non-fiction · 6,723 words
First lines
They were to continue their talk and reading by following along the developments in the use of steam.
"Uncle Fritz," said Fanchon, "these agnostics make so much fun of our dear Harry and Lucy, that they will not let me quote from 'The Botanic Garden."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Non-fiction, Technology, Engineering
- Length: 6,723 words
- Structure: 1 section, 68 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Biography — The book focuses on the life and achievements of Robert Fulton.
- History — It provides historical context and details about the era in which Robert Fulton lived.
- Non-fiction — The book is based on factual information and real events.
- Technology — It discusses Fulton's contributions to technological advancements, particularly in steamboat development.
Tags
Biography · American History · Inventor · Steamboat · Transportation · Maritime · 19th Century · Industrial Revolution · Entrepreneur · Innovation · Technology · Engineering