Joseph Montgolfier
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Joseph Montgolfier was a dreamer. Whoever would have believed that a silken laundry bag with a hole in it and some lit paper would be the foundation to his invention of the hot air balloon? Discover how, together with his brother Etienne, he opened up a whole new world in air transportation. Explore his other innovations that include the hydraulic ram and devices to distil liquids. He deserves wide recognition for his many great contributions to our world.
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Orville Wright
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Richard Pearse
So the Wright Brothers were the first to fly using power – or were they? Or was it a humble New Zealand farmer by the name of Richard Pearse? The Amazing People Club® invites you into the somewhat tragic life of the enigmatic Richard Pearse, whose passion for engineering was subject to much social objection at the time. Experience how he felt when his unrecorded successes in aviation were surpassed by the Wright Brothers’ achievements some nine months after his. This inspirational story of exploring great heights and descending into great depths may encourage you to ensure that your own dreams are not fulfilled by others, but by yourself. It is thanks to his dreams that we can now travel anywhere in the world with ease and speed.
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Galileo Galilei
A physicist, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher, Galileo Galilei played a major role in the Scientific Revolution of the early 18th century. Despite his slightly dubious personal life and his affair with Marina Gamba, his contributions were invaluable and may not have come about, had he not loved his work above all else. Explore how his questionable views attracted much hostility from the powers that be. Follow in his amazing footsteps in this great title from The Amazing People Club®.
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Henry Bessemer
From an early age, Henry Bessemer was a prolific inventor. His many successful and valuable creations, resulted in 129 patents being awarded to him. He is considered by many to have laid the foundation to the Industrial Revolution. Henry’s breakthrough in steel production techniques attracted much recognition and a successful career. It was his combination of innovation and business skills that made him such an amazing entrepreneur.
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