Heroes of Science: Physicists

"Heroes of Science: Physicists" by William Garnett is a collection of life stories that explores the amazing accomplishments of physicists, mainly from Britain. Written in the style of the late 1800s, the book aims to share the history of physics with a wider group of people, especially students, by presenting the scientists' discoveries in an easy-to-understand way. The book highlights how figures like Robert Boyle and Benjamin Franklin made important contributions to areas like mechanics, heat, light, and electricity, and how all these scientists expanded upon prior knowledge to develop our current understanding of the physical world.