Your Daddy Never Invented No Gas Pump...Did So!

Exploring the trials of early 20th-century inventions, the narrative highlights how American families adapted to a rapidly changing world. It delves into significant innovations, such as the development of safer gasoline lamps that paved the way for automobile gasoline pumps, and the introduction of the "party line" telephone system. Through these stories, the book illustrates the creativity and resilience of families navigating technological advancements.