Allison Mitcham
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Prophet of the Wilderness
Abraham Gesner
Author: Allison MitchamPublisher: Nimbus Publishing
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.
ISBN associated with this title: | 9781771087612 |
Item | NB1458 |
Publisher | Nimbus Publishing |
Publisher | Nimbus Publishing |
Published on | January 31 2019 |
Language | eng |
Pages | 208 |
Format | Paperback |
Dimensions | 8(in) x 5.5(in) |
Shipping weight | 234(g) |
Status | ACTIVE TITLE |