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The unseen genius who fed a nation and changed the world.
The perfectly ripe fruit on your table, the life-saving medicine in a hospital-we take them for granted. But these modern conveniences exist because of one brilliant man: Frederick McKinley Jones.
Born into poverty and orphaned at nine, Jones was a self-taught mechanic who battled relentless prejudice. Yet, his genius could not be contained. When asked to solve the problem of transporting perishable goods, he invented the first successful mobile refrigeration unit, igniting an industrial revolution and creating the "cold chain" that powers global commerce today.
Beyond this groundbreaking innovation, his mind produced dozens of other patents, from portable X-ray machines to a ticket dispenser. But his greatest legacy is the way he used his quiet dignity and unyielding intellect to not only change an industry, but also to pave a path for future generations. Approx.142 pages, 24500 word count
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The unseen genius who fed a nation and changed the world.
The perfectly ripe fruit on your table, the life-saving medicine in a hospital-we take them for granted. But these modern conveniences exist because of one brilliant man: Frederick McKinley Jones.
Born into poverty and orphaned at nine, Jones was a self-taught mechanic who battled relentless prejudice. Yet, his genius could not be contained. When asked to solve the problem of transporting perishable goods, he invented the first successful mobile refrigeration unit, igniting an industrial revolution and creating the "cold chain" that powers global commerce today.
Beyond this groundbreaking innovation, his mind produced dozens of other patents, from portable X-ray machines to a ticket dispenser. But his greatest legacy is the way he used his quiet dignity and unyielding intellect to not only change an industry, but also to pave a path for future generations. Approx.142 pages, 24500 word count