Description
Shipwreck and arrest were common setbacks in the early nineteenth century, but neither slowed the rise of scientist and inventor Abraham Gesner (1797–1864). He possessed a curious mind and a dynamic speaking style, enlivened by his many fact-finding travels throughout the Maritime provinces and beyond. Of his innovative experiments, the most famous led to a refining method for a new fuel named kerosene, an invention that would change the world.
This biography depicts a man far ahead of his time, as interested in social problems—such as lighting cities at night and establishing decent immigrant settlements—as he was in advancing science and industry. A fascinating and meticulously research account of a man too often not given the credit he deserved.
Additional information
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| Binding | Paperback |
| No of Pages | 208 |
| ISBN | 9781771087612 |
| Date Published | January 31 2019 |
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| Page Count | 208 |
| Weight | 234 g |
| Dimensions | 5.5 × 8 in |
