"Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers" by Silvio A. Bedini examines the origins and advancement of scientific tools in colonial America. The story shows how important the tools were to American society and how craftsmen started making their own versions to support the growing needs and unique problems of their communities. It reveals the shift from relying on tools from Europe to the blossoming of American-made instruments. It touches on how essential these creations were to the growth of not only engineering but also science and math across the developing colonies. The narrative shines a light on the impact people like the Rittenhouse brothers had.
Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers
By Silvio A. Bedini
Discover the untold story of how handcrafted tools shaped the landscape of science and technology in early America.
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About the AuthorSilvio Anthony Bedini was an American historian, specialising in early scientific instruments. He was Historian Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution, where he served on the professional staff for twenty-five years, retiring in 1987.
Silvio Anthony Bedini was an American historian, specialising in early scientific instruments. He was Historian Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution, where he served on the professional staff for twenty-five years, retiring in 1987.
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