At a time when women seemed to do little more than keep house and raise families, Martha Coston was busy saving lives by perfecting the night signal flare. Coston's signal flare was an important tool for the Union army during the Civil War. Compelling text, photographs, and patent drawings show readers how this young woman went from widower to inventor, businessperson, and author.
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At a time when women seemed to do little more than keep house and raise families, Martha Coston was busy saving lives by perfecting the night signal flare. Coston's signal flare was an important tool for the Union army during the Civil War. Compelling text, photographs, and patent drawings show readers how this young woman went from widower to inventor, businessperson, and author.
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Very Good. Size: 6x0x9; Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Ex-library with usual markings...filing tab on spine and card folder on inside back cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
