Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists

"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12" by Elbert Hubbard is a compilation of biographical sketches from the past, dedicated to the lives of prominent scientists, starting with Sir Isaac Newton, and presents the trials and accomplishments of these brilliant minds, emphasizing both their scientific contributions and human experiences, showing Newton's journey from a modest upbringing as a farmer's son, his mother's struggles after his father passed, his formative education, important connections, and amazing intelligence that lead to Trinity College, and his early experiences, such as overcoming a school bully and discovering his enthusiasm for mathematics, that paves the way for making groundbreaking discoveries.