{"product_id":"ingenious-a-biography-of-benjamin-franklin-scientist-hardcover","title":"Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Munson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenjamin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunson's riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin's entire story--from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder--and argues that Franklin's political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Richard Munson\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eTesla\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Penetrating . . . Munson makes vivid the genius's eventful life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- \u003cem\u003eNature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A most interesting and often amusing book. Gives us a detailed and vivid glimpse of the competitive world of electrical innovation at the end of the 19th century.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- \u003cem\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Munson tells the story engagingly.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- \u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A lucid, expertly researched biography of the brilliant Nikola Tesla. Readers . . . will absolutely enjoy [Richard Munson's] sympathetic, insightful portrait.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] celebratory, comprehensive profile. . . . A well-written, insightful addition to the legacy of this still-unappreciated visionary genius.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44797651976294,"sku":"9780393882230","price":38.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/uj3niqdk9r9780393882230.webp?v=1771217672","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/ingenious-a-biography-of-benjamin-franklin-scientist-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}