A Professor, a President, and a Meteor: The Birth of American Science by Cathryn J. Prince

A Professor, a President, and a Meteor: The Birth of American Science

Cathryn J. Prince

254 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative medium-paced
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When a fiery meteor crash in 1807 lit up the dark early-morning sky in Weston, Connecticut, it did more than startle the few farmers in the sleepy village. More importantly, it sparked the curiosity of Benjamin Silliman, a young chemistry professo...

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