The Wizard of Centre Hall
The Garbrick brothers Vernon, Lewis, and Lester, grew up on a farm in central Pennsylvania, each having been blessed with mechanical genius. This book focuses on Vernon, an innovator and builder of amusement rides; but includes the productivity of his brothers, as well. Vernon Garbrick patented 18 inventions, the most famous of which was the folding Ferris wheel; and his legacy lives on in the carnival business to this very day.
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The Wizard of Centre Hall
The Garbrick brothers Vernon, Lewis, and Lester, grew up on a farm in central Pennsylvania, each having been blessed with mechanical genius. This book focuses on Vernon, an innovator and builder of amusement rides; but includes the productivity of his brothers, as well. Vernon Garbrick patented 18 inventions, the most famous of which was the folding Ferris wheel; and his legacy lives on in the carnival business to this very day.
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The Wizard of Centre Hall

The Wizard of Centre Hall

by Ralph Gray
The Wizard of Centre Hall

The Wizard of Centre Hall

by Ralph Gray

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The Garbrick brothers Vernon, Lewis, and Lester, grew up on a farm in central Pennsylvania, each having been blessed with mechanical genius. This book focuses on Vernon, an innovator and builder of amusement rides; but includes the productivity of his brothers, as well. Vernon Garbrick patented 18 inventions, the most famous of which was the folding Ferris wheel; and his legacy lives on in the carnival business to this very day.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781534686151
Publisher: CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date: 06/14/2016
Pages: 50
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.13(d)
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