"Famous Men of Science" by Sarah Knowles Bolton is a collection of stories from the 1800s, telling us about the lives and big accomplishments of important scientists. In the book, Bolton shows us how many scientists had to work hard and overcome problems to make their discoveries. The book starts with Galileo Galilei, talking about when he was young, how he learned, and the problems he had to solve to become a well-known scientist. Bolton wants to get people excited about science by sharing examples of how these smart people kept going even when things got tough, showing how important it is to find what you love and stick with it.
Famous Men of Science
By Sarah Knowles Bolton
Discover how brilliant scientists battled tough odds, facing everything from poverty to sickness, to change the world with their incredible ideas.
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About the AuthorSarah Knowles Bolton was an American writer. She was born in Farmington, Connecticut. In 1866, she married Charles E. Bolton, a merchant and philanthropist. She wrote extensively for the press, was one of the first corresponding secretaries of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (N.W.C.T.U.), and was associate editor of the Boston Congregationalist (1878–81). Bolton traveled for two years in Europe, studying profit-sharing, female higher education, and other social questions. Her writings encouraged readers to improve the world about them through faith and hard work.
Sarah Knowles Bolton was an American writer. She was born in Farmington, Connecticut. In 1866, she married Charles E. Bolton, a merchant and philanthropist. She wrote extensively for the press, was one of the first corresponding secretaries of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (N.W.C.T.U.), and was associate editor of the Boston Congregationalist (1878–81). Bolton traveled for two years in Europe, studying profit-sharing, female higher education, and other social questions. Her writings encouraged readers to improve the world about them through faith and hard work.
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