{"product_id":"inventions-that-didnt-change-the-world-hardcover","title":"Inventions that didn't Change the World | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInventions That Didn’t Change the World – Julie Halls (Illustrated Hardcover Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Release\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 December 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInventions That Didn’t Change the World by Julie Halls is a fascinating and humorous journey into the strangest inventions of the 19th century. Featuring rare archival material from the British National Archive, this beautifully illustrated hardcover showcases bizarre, creative, and often impractical ideas from a time when innovation was booming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom ventilating top hats and artificial leeches to Arctic flying machines and tennis rackets with built-in ball pickers, this book uncovers inventions that were ingenious—yet ultimately unnecessary. Each entry is paired with witty commentary and vibrant color illustrations, making it both informative and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized across categories like industry, fashion, transport, medicine, and leisure, this unique collection offers a glimpse into a world fascinated by invention and experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeatures 200+ rare color illustrations from British archives \u003cbr\u003eShowcases quirky and unusual 19th-century inventions \u003cbr\u003eIncludes humorous and insightful commentary \u003cbr\u003eCovers categories like transport, health, clothing, and home \u003cbr\u003ePerfect for gift buyers, history lovers, and curious readers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Should Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you enjoy unusual facts, visual books, or quirky history, this book is a delightful addition to your collection—perfect for gifting or coffee-table reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einventions that didn’t change the world book, quirky inventions book, unusual inventions history, illustrated history books, coffee table books india, funny history books, invention books for adults, british archive books, unique gift books, visual history books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julie Halls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53984783139091,"sku":"BY9.3976","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/9780500517628_1.webp?v=1774604991","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/inventions-that-didnt-change-the-world-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}