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Lives Of Count Rumford, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, And Samuel Gorton (1848)

Lives Of Count Rumford, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, And Samuel Gorton (1848)

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ISBN10: 1120318793
ISBN13: 9781120318794
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Lives Of Count Rumford, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, And Samuel Gorton is a biographical work written by James Renwick and published in 1848. The book focuses on the lives and achievements of three notable figures in American history: Count Rumford, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, and Samuel Gorton.Count Rumford, also known as Benjamin Thompson, was an American-born British physicist and inventor who made significant contributions to the fields of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Zebulon Montgomery Pike was a military officer and explorer who is best known for leading an expedition to explore the western regions of the United States, including the Pike's Peak region in Colorado. Samuel Gorton was a prominent early settler of Rhode Island who played a key role in the establishment of the colony.The book provides detailed accounts of the lives and accomplishments of these three individuals, including their early years, their careers, and their legacies. It explores their contributions to science, exploration, and the development of American society, and provides insight into the historical context in which they lived.Overall, Lives Of Count Rumford, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, And Samuel Gorton is a fascinating and informative work that sheds light on the lives of three important figures in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, exploration, and the early development of the United States.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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