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Man Who Changed How Boys and Toys Were Made: The Life and Times of A.C. Gilbert, the Man Who Saved Christmas

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Athlete, magician, marketing genius, millionaire - A. C. Gilbert was all of these, but he made his name by refusing to grow up. In 1913, Gilbert poured his boyish enthusiasm into a new toy. He called it the Erector set, and the A. C. Gilbert Company sold 30 million of them. In this engaging and amusing book, Bruce Watson tells the story of this amazing toy and its remarkable inventor.

Language: English

Pages: 216

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2002

ISBN 13: 9781422364307

Man Who Changed How Boys and Toys Were Made: The Life and Times of A.C. Gilbert, the Man Who Saved Christmas

0/5 ( ratings)

Athlete, magician, marketing genius, millionaire - A. C. Gilbert was all of these, but he made his name by refusing to grow up. In 1913, Gilbert poured his boyish enthusiasm into a new toy. He called it the Erector set, and the A. C. Gilbert Company sold 30 million of them. In this engaging and amusing book, Bruce Watson tells the story of this amazing toy and its remarkable inventor.

Language: English

Pages: 216

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2002

ISBN 13: 9781422364307

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