Sex and the Scientist: The Indecent Life of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814)
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One of the preeminent natural philosophers of the Enlightenment, Benjamin Thompson started out as a farm boy with a practical turn of mind. His inventions include the Rumford fireplace, insulated clothing, the thermos, convection ovens, double boilers, double-paned glass and an improved sloop. He was knighted by King George III and became a Count of the Holy Roman Emperor. Thompson's popularity with women eclipsed his achievements, though...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1476665923
ISBN13:9781476665924
Release Date:January 2018
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:258 Pages
Weight:1.01 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.9" x 9.8"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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