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Count Rumford: A Brief Biographical Account of This Outstanding American, Born Benjamin Thompson

Count Rumford: A Brief Biographical Account of This Outstanding American, Born Benjamin Thompson

Tyndall, John

Hardcover

Historical FiguresPhysicsRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1161610634
ISBN13: 9781161610635
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Count Rumford: A Brief Biographical Account Of This Outstanding American, Born Benjamin Thompson is a book written by John Tyndall that provides a comprehensive account of the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Thompson, who later became known as Count Rumford. The book covers the major events in Thompson's life, including his childhood in Massachusetts, his military career in the British Army, and his contributions to science and engineering. Thompson's most significant achievements, including his work on heat transfer and the invention of the Rumford stove, are also discussed in detail. The book also delves into Thompson's personal life, including his marriages and political activities. Overall, Count Rumford: A Brief Biographical Account Of This Outstanding American, Born Benjamin Thompson offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to science, engineering, and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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