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Maxim, Hiram S.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

American inventor, born at Tangerville, Maine, U.S.; showed early a decided mechanical talent, and is best known in connection with the invention of the gun named after him, but among his other inventions are the smokeless powder, the incandescent lamp carbons, and search-lights;

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Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Maxim, Hiram S.'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​m/maxim-hiram-s.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.