talent, which he used in promoting and perfecting the inventions of others, but while he himself frequently invented articles of convenience and comfort, such as the Olmsted stove, he seldom secured his rights by patents.

Olmsted died in New Haven, Connecticut, on May 13, 1859.

Selected writings

150pxOlmsted wrote textbooks on Natural Philosophy and Astronomy, and these sold well. However, he is chiefly

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