A collection of richly illustrated articles relating to the early history of the typewriter (1870-1920). With biographies of great American inventors like James B. Hammond, Frank Lambert (who also invented a water meter and talking clock) and Louis Cantelo. Pictorial chapters on the history of office work, related to 19th Century mechanization. The book provides many hours of happy browsing and a wealth of information relating to the earliest days of the typewriter and the rise of women in the office. Some articles were previously published in the Virtual Typewriter Journal (2004-2006). Re-published after editing and with more photos.
- ISBN10 1847991521
- ISBN13 9781847991522
- Publish Date 30 December 2007
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 May 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 126
- Language English