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A professor, a president, and a meteor: the birth of American science
A professor, a president, and a meteor: the birth of American science
Author
Prince, Cathryn J
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2011
Language
English
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Everything is illuminated
The professors investigate
The man behind the meteor
The state of science
President Jefferson and New England argue
Whereby Silliman and Kingsley convince the public
Thunderstones
The misquote heard round the world
Romancing the stones
Silliman's schools
Where we are today.
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History
Science
Science -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Scientists
Scientists -- United States -- Biography
Silliman, Benjamin
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864
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9781616142247
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