Ingenious

A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist

Richard Munson

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Norton
04 December 2024

Biography: science, technology & engineering; History; History of science

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.

By: Richard Munson
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 473g
ISBN: 9780393882230
ISBN 10: 0393882233
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 04 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard Munson is an author and clean-energy advocate. His previous books include Tesla: Inventor of the Modern.

Reviews for Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist

""[F]ascinating and revealing... Munson's biography is concise but comprehensive, a highly readable epic in 210 pages, no mean feat given all Franklin saw and did in his 84 years. "" -- The Guardian