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He invented the typewriter because he wanted to make writing faster and easier. The typewriter gave the most impact on businesses.

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For the keyboard vulcanized rubber was used and wood was used for the space bar. Some typewriters would come with a carrying case made out of wood, steel, or plastic. Mylar ribbons with ink were plastic and used for transferring the typeface.

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Comparison between today's typewriters and the ones in the 1800s

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Comparison between today's typewriters and the ones in the 1800s

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In the 1800s, the typewriter retailed between 60-100 dollars. Now typewriters cost up to $900. There was a typewriter that was bought for $50 and was sold at an auction for  $254,500. The typewriter in the 1800s were operated by hand which is extremely different from the ones we have today.

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The typewriter was important for business. It allowed information to be recorded quickly and be legible to all people.

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He also invented the Equatorial Sextant. It is also known as the altitude instrument. It is used for direct observation of the stars which you would use at night. He invented the Equatorial Sextant in 1856.

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William Austin Burt was an inventor, legislator, surveyor, and millwright.  He was born in Petersham, Massachusetts on June 13,1792 and died on August 18, 1858  .

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William Austin Burt invented the typewriter. When it was fist created   it was called the typographer. The typewriter was invented in 1829.

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He created the typewriter in 1829 and costed 60-100 dollars.

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When he had the idea to invent the typewriter he was in Mount Vernon, Michigan.

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He was born on his father's farm in Petersham. Massachusetts. His father was in financial difficulties so moved to Freehold, New York in 1802.  In 1810 him ans his family moved  to Wales Center, near Buffalo, New York.  His education decreased because labor was needed on the family farm when he was nine years old. When he was a  teenager he pursued self education. He taught himself the principles of astronomy, mathematics, and navigation. By the time he was 20 he was a surveyor of lands in Western New York.

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The typewriter was a mechanical device that was worked by hand to make letters print on paper. He wanted to speed up secretarial work. However that was not accomplished.

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