Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist

by Richard Munson

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 this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, Richard Munson recovers this vital...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393882233
• ISBN13: 9780393882230
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"