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[http://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x601174557/Essex-County-Chronicles-Inventors-have-thrived-on-North-Shore Inventors have thrived on the North Shore] Salem News, Sept. 5, 2011 | |||
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Nathan Read (1759-1949) was one of the many 18th century inventors from the North Shore.
He invented a machine that could both cut and head nails. According to Jim McAllister in the Salem News, in 1799, he opened a factory in Danversport to take advantage of that technology.
Read was also a pioneer in the field of steam engines and paddle-wheel boats. The former farmer's son also invented a sophisticated boiler and double-acting steam engine.
See Also
Vertical File in Salem Collection - Read, Nathan
Inventors have thrived on the North Shore Salem News, Sept. 5, 2011
