The Paper Bag Machine Genius - Webster, Michael
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We use it every day, but few know its story. The flat-bottomed paper bag, a simple and indispensable part of modern life, was the revolutionary invention of Margaret E. Knight. Born in a 19th-century mill town, Knight was a mechanical prodigy who defied a world that believed a woman's place was not in the workshop. This book tells the gripping story of her most famous invention and the landmark legal battle that followed when a man tried to steal her genius, claiming a machine so complex could not have been created by a woman. The Invisible Genius is a powerful account of perseverance,…mehr

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We use it every day, but few know its story. The flat-bottomed paper bag, a simple and indispensable part of modern life, was the revolutionary invention of Margaret E. Knight. Born in a 19th-century mill town, Knight was a mechanical prodigy who defied a world that believed a woman's place was not in the workshop. This book tells the gripping story of her most famous invention and the landmark legal battle that followed when a man tried to steal her genius, claiming a machine so complex could not have been created by a woman. The Invisible Genius is a powerful account of perseverance, intellectual property, and a quiet revolutionary who built a better world, one invention at a time. Approx.160 pages, 28000 word count
Autorenporträt
Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world. Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.