Eli Whitney, boy mechanic.

Resource Information

The work Eli Whitney, boy mechanic. represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Indiana State Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Eli Whitney, boy mechanic.

Statement of responsibility

Illus. by Charles V. John

Creator

• Snow, Dorothea J., 1909-2007

Contributor

• John, Charles V.

Illustrator

• John, Charles V.

Subject

• Whitney, Eli, 1765-1825 -- Fiction

Genre

• Fiction

Language

eng

Summary

Eli Whitney liked nothing better than working with his hands. Whenever he had a free moment from his chores - for his father was a thrifty Massachusetts farmer and kept his sons busy - Eli could usually be found in his father's shop. It was an unusual workshop for a Colonial farmer of the 1770's, because Mr. Whitney liked tools and had almost every kind that was made. Nothing seemed too complicated for young Eli to repair or copy. He became one of the first American inventors, and his achievements changed the course of American history

Member of

• Childhood of famous Americans series

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

• 609.2
• B
• 9220

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

LC call number

PZ7.S683

LC item number

El

Literary form

fiction

Series statement

The Childhood of famous Americans series