The science of James Smithson discoveries from the Smithsonian founder

"An exploration of the scientific career of James Smithson, who left his fortune to establish the Smithsonian Institution"--

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Main Author: Turner, Steven (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2020]
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Summary:"An exploration of the scientific career of James Smithson, who left his fortune to establish the Smithsonian Institution"--
Physical Description:296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781588346902
1588346900
Author Notes:STEVEN TURNER is a historian of science and retired curator of physical sciences at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. He has written broadly about the history of American science and scientific instruments. He also developed a deep interest in the Smithsonian's founder and has recreated most of his chemical experiments.