A Genius in the Family

by Hiram Percy Maxim

Overview

This book contains Hiram Percy Maxim's memories of growing up with his brilliant but eccentric father, Hiram Stephens Maxim, scientist, engineer and inventor of the famous Maxim gun. Sometimes poignant and often very funny, these anecdotes are delightfully told and give a fascinating picture of 19th Century life in one extraordinary American family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849026192
Publisher:	Benediction Classics
Publication date:	10/18/2010
Pages:	162
Sales rank:	742,792
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.37(d)