| Author |
Bolton, Sarah Knowles, 1841-1916 |
| LoC No. |
12030811
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| Title |
Famous Men of Science
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Galileo Galilei -- Sir Isaac Newton -- Carl Linnaeus -- Baron Cuvier -- Sir William and Caroline Herschel -- Alexander von Humboldt -- Sir Humphrey [i.e. Humphry] Davy -- John James Audubon -- Samuel Finley Breese Morse -- Sir Charles Lyell -- Joseph Henry, LL.D. -- Louis Agassiz -- Charles Robert Darwin -- Francis Trevelyan Buckland.
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| Credits |
Produced by Darleen Dove and the Online Distributed
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| Summary |
"Famous Men of Science" by Sarah Knowles Bolton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book highlights the lives and achievements of notable figures in science, detailing their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to the field. Through biographical sketches, Bolton aims to inspire readers with stories of perseverance and intellectual passion. At the start of the text, the author establishes the objective of the book by summarizing its intent to showcase how young men, despite facing obstacles such as poverty and illness, have made significant impacts on science. The opening focuses on Galileo Galilei, introducing his early life, education, and the challenges he faced on his journey toward becoming a renowned scientist. Themes of determination and the importance of following one’s true calling are evident in Galileo’s narrative, illustrating how foundational experiences shaped the path for many great scientists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Q: Science
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| Subject |
Scientists -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35489 |
| Release Date |
Mar 6, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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