Trail Blazers of Science (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162597324)

Trail Blazers of Science is a non-fiction book written by Martin Gumpert. It is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most influential scientists in history. The book covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Each chapter focuses on a particular scientist and provides a detailed account of their life and work. The book begins with Galileo Galilei, the father of modern observational astronomy, and ends with Albert Einstein, one of the most famous physicists of all time. Other scientists featured in the book include Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Marie Curie, and Thomas Edison. The book also includes lesser-known scientists who made significant contributions to their fields, such as Michael Faraday, who discovered electromagnetic induction, and Gregor Mendel, who founded the science of genetics. The author provides a clear and engaging narrative that makes complex scientific concepts accessible to readers of all ages. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and insights into the lives of these great scientists, as well as their struggles and triumphs. Overall, Trail Blazers of Science is an inspiring and informative book that celebrates the achievements of some of the greatest minds in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in science, history, or the human pursuit of knowledge.1936. Life stories of some half-forgotten pioneers of modern research. Contents: Jerome Cardan; Andreas Vesalius; Michael Servetus; macrocosm and microcosm, new heavens of Kepler and Copernicus, insect world of Swammerdam; Kaspar Friedrich Wolff; Jean de Lamarck; Julius Robert Mayer; Jackson and Morton; Max Joseph von Pettenkofer; Harvey Cushing.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.

Author: Martin Gumpert,Edwin L. Shuman
ISBN-10: 1162597321
ISBN-13: 9781162597324
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.66d