Ingenious a biography of Benjamin Franklin, scientist
Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
W. W. Norton & Company,
[2025]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity. Franklin was a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence. Munson argues that Franklin's political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments. |
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| Physical Description: | 240 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780393882230 |
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