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"Remember what you said?" Eli reminded him. "People have been trying for 2,000 years to invent a way to seed that cotton?" "Exactly!" Phineas argued. "That's why there are millions in your invention!" Eli looked at the two earnest faces in bewilderment. "You seem to forget that I haven't invented it yet." Eli Whitney is famous for having invented the cotton gin, but little is known about the trials he endured as he developed it, the never-ending legal battles he was forced to fight, and his remarkable character and determination throughout the process. The Story of Eli Whitney is an inspiring look at the life of a determined young boy who overcame many obstacles and ultimately helped his country grow and prosper.

"Remember what you said?" Eli reminded him. "People have been trying for 2,000 years to invent a way to seed that cotton?" "Exactly!" Phineas argued. "That's why there are millions in your invention!" Eli looked at the two earnest faces in bewilderment. "You seem to forget that I haven't invented it yet." Eli Whitney is famous for having invented the cotton gin, but little is known about the trials he endured as he developed it, the never-ending legal battles he was forced to fight, and his remarkable character and determination throughout the process. The Story of Eli Whitney is an inspiring look at the life of a determined young boy who overcame many obstacles and ultimately helped his country grow and prosper.Recommended for ages 13-18/Grade 7-12The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find-To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics-Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value