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A Genius in the Family
Hiram Percy Maxim
A Genius in the Family
Hiram Percy Maxim
This book contains Hiram Percy Maxim's memories of growing up with his brilliant but eccentric father, Hiram Stephens Maxim, scientist, engineer and inventor of the famous Maxim gun. Sometimes poignant and often very funny, these anecdotes are delightfully told and give a fascinating picture of 19th Century life in one extraordinary American family.
164 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | March 13, 2012 |
ISBN13 | 9781781391174 |
Publishers | Benediction Classics |
Pages | 164 |
Dimensions | 238 × 161 × 20 mm · 412 g |
Language | English |
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