STEPPING STONES. A RELIABLE TREATISE ON INVENTIONS WANTED

Richard B. Owen, 1915. Fourth Edition. Soft Cover. Good binding. A call to arms for the American inventor! First published in 1911, this being the fourth edition. A booklet with lists and descriptions of various items in need of invention, including but certainly not limited to the self-threading needle, quieter typewriters, a cheaper vacuum, and a perpetual motion machine. "Many noted authorities agree that the secret of perpetual motion will be discovered sooner or later. Personally, I have the greatest faith in the American inventor." (p. 60). General ideas for invention are organized by subject, including Army, Chemistry, Mail Order Goods, Farm and Dairy, etc. Small chips and creasing to the edges of the covers. Tan paper wrappers, with gilt lettering and design. OCLC notes two institutional holdings of any edition. Good binding.