ISBN: 9781330406847 - from immigrant to inventor (classic reprint) (5 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This captivating memoir chronicles the author's journey from a penniless Serbian immigrant to a renowned inventor. Leaving behind a village steeped in tradition and folklore, he arrives in America with nothing but a thirst for knowledge and a deep-seated love for freedom. His early years are marked by hardship and struggle, but his unwavering determination and the kindness of strangers pave the way for his education and eventual success. Through vivid anecdotes and insightful reflections, the author paints a poignant picture of immigrant life in late 19th-century America. He navigates cultural differences, grapples with language barriers, and confronts prejudice, all while pursuing his passion for science. His unique perspective as an outsider allows him to observe and appreciate the rise of idealism in American science, a phenomenon he believes played a crucial role in the nation's technological advancements. Interweaving personal experiences with broader historical events, this book offers a powerful testament to the transformative power of education and the enduring strength of the human spirit. It reminds us that the most valuable assets an immigrant brings to a new land are not material possessions, but rather intangible qualities like resilience, curiosity, and a yearning for freedom. Ultimately, the author's story demonstrates how these very qualities can fuel innovation and contribute to the advancement of society as a whole. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…