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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)

Whiting, Henry
MacKie, John Milton
Renwick, James

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Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1166618501
ISBN13: 9781166618506
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
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 was written by James Renwick and published in 1848. The book is a collection of biographies of three notable figures from American history: Count Rumford, Zebulon Montgomery Pike, and Samuel Gorton. Count Rumford, whose real name was Benjamin Thompson, was a scientist and inventor who made significant contributions to the fields of thermodynamics and heat transfer. He also served as a diplomat and military officer in various European countries.Zebulon Montgomery Pike was a military officer and explorer who is best known for leading two expeditions to explore the western regions of the United States, including the Pike's Peak region in Colorado.Samuel Gorton was a controversial figure in colonial American history, known for his involvement in a number of legal disputes and religious controversies. He was a founder of the colony of Warwick, Rhode Island, and played a significant role in the development of religious tolerance in the region.Renwick's book provides a detailed account of the lives and accomplishments of these three individuals, offering insights into their personalities, motivations, and contributions to American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, exploration, and colonial America.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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