Ingenious

Richard Munson

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Author
Richard Munson
Publish Date
2024-11-12
Book Type
Hardcover
Publisher Name
W. W. Norton & Company
Subtitle
A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist
Number of Pages
288
ISBN-10
0393882233
ISBN-13
9780393882230
SKU
9780393882230

Description

The dramatic story of an ingenious man who explained nature and created a country.
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.
In Ingenious, Richard Munson recovers this vital part of Franklin’s story, reveals his modern relevance, and offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence. Munson’s riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin’s entire story―from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder. 8 pages of illustrations