The Pursuit of Science in Revolutionary America, 1735-1789 - Paperback

by Brooke Hindle (Author)

This distinguished study brings to light and interprets thoughtfully a vast fund of information on the scientific interests and contributions of the revolutionary generation. It presents an integrated discussion of the character of science in colonial America, and it assesses the changes made in this pattern during the American Revolution.

Originally published in 1956.

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